Karugwa Factory
Factory in Meru County, Kenya · Growers code XBB10F03
Auction performance
Between November 2018 and April 2020, coffee from Karugwa Factory was sold in 10 lots at 4 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1399 of 2,078 growers.
US$133average price per 50 kg bag
-30%vs market average (US$190)
7 tcoffee sold
US$18,931total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 5 | 5.1 | 143 | 218 | -34% |
| MH | 1 | 0.7 | 90 | 86 | +4% |
| C | 1 | 0.6 | 117 | 168 | -30% |
| UG1 | 2 | 0.6 | 98 | 119 | -18% |
| AA | 1 | 0.1 | 210 | 278 | -24% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | 5 | 5.1 | 146 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 5 | 2.0 | 100 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 5 | 59% | 143 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 24% | 124 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 2 | 14% | 98 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 1 | 2% | 210 |
Marks used on auction lots: 21MU0047/MARIARA-KA/XBB010F03, 50MU0046/KARUGWA/XBB010F03, 50MU0044/MARIARA-KA/XBB010F03, 50MU0052/MARIARA-KA/XBB010F03, 23MU0019/MARIARA-KARUGWA/XBB010F03.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.