Mirigu Factory
Factory in Meru County, Kenya · Growers code XBB20F02
Auction performance
Between August 2015 and August 2020, coffee from Mirigu Factory was sold in 26 lots at 11 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 850 of 2,078 growers.
US$203average price per 50 kg bag
+7%vs market average (US$190)
36 tcoffee sold
US$145,121total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 8 | 16.1 | 234 | 218 | +7% |
| C | 7 | 7.8 | 165 | 168 | -2% |
| AA | 5 | 3.9 | 284 | 278 | +2% |
| UG2 | 1 | 3.5 | 148 | 80 | +85% |
| MH | 1 | 1.4 | 96 | 86 | +11% |
| UG1 | 1 | 1.3 | 180 | 119 | +52% |
| ML | 1 | 1.1 | 49 | 56 | -13% |
| PB | 2 | 0.6 | 255 | 205 | +24% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 6 | 10.6 | 187 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 6 | 8.3 | 204 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 6 | 9.2 | 197 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 8 | 7.6 | 232 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 5 | 27% | 142 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 3 | 13% | 248 |
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 2 | 13% | 214 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 11% | 254 |
| Kenyacof | 3 | 9% | 232 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 2 | 6% | 204 |
| Betco Coffee Co. Ltd. | 1 | 4% | 290 |
| Jowam Coffee Traders Ltd | 1 | 4% | 169 |
Marks used on auction lots: 46MU0025/MUKIRIA-MIRIGU/XBB020F02, 44KB0049/MIRIGU/XBB020F02, 42TK0075/MIRIGU/XBB20F02, 43TK0033/MIRIGU/XBB20F02, 46MU0021/MUKIRIAFC/XBB020F02.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.