Kithima F.C.S. Ltd
Cooperative society in Makueni County, Kenya · Growers code XBB25
Auction performance
Between September 2015 and October 2018, coffee from Kithima F.C.S. Ltd was sold in 6 lots at 3 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1829 of 2,078 growers.
US$90average price per 50 kg bag
-52%vs market average (US$190)
2 tcoffee sold
US$3,288total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | 0.8 | 96 | 168 | -43% |
| UG1 | 1 | 0.4 | 61 | 119 | -49% |
| AB | 1 | 0.3 | 75 | 218 | -66% |
| AA | 1 | 0.2 | 179 | 278 | -36% |
| TT | 1 | 0.1 | 66 | 158 | -58% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2 | 0.7 | 68 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 3 | 0.5 | 106 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 1 | 0.6 | 103 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 35% | 103 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 2 | 28% | 74 |
| Africa Tea and Coffee | 1 | 20% | 61 |
| Alanwood Ltd | 2 | 17% | 126 |
Marks used on auction lots: 43MU0014/KITHIMA-NDIRIA/XBB025, 43MU0017/KITHIMA-NDIRIA/XBB25, 43MU0014/KITHIMA-NDIRIA/XBB25, 41MU0001/KITHIMAFC/XBB025F0.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.