Rai Factory
Factory in Meru County, Kenya · Growers code XBB47F01
Auction performance
Between July 2015 and December 2018, coffee from Rai Factory was sold in 28 lots at 10 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 859 of 2,078 growers.
US$189average price per 50 kg bag
0%vs market average (US$190)
35 tcoffee sold
US$132,680total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 6 | 12.8 | 248 | 218 | +13% |
| C | 6 | 7.9 | 197 | 168 | +17% |
| MH | 3 | 3.1 | 96 | 86 | +11% |
| ML | 3 | 2.8 | 55 | 56 | -3% |
| AA | 3 | 2.7 | 280 | 278 | +1% |
| UG1 | 2 | 2.6 | 119 | 119 | 0% |
| UG2 | 2 | 1.7 | 102 | 80 | +28% |
| PB | 2 | 0.8 | 214 | 205 | +4% |
| SB | 1 | 0.7 | 61 | 37 | +64% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 6 | 5.0 | 149 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 6 | 8.4 | 211 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 6 | 9.5 | 232 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 4 | 3.3 | 96 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 6 | 8.9 | 179 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 9 | 26% | 112 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 4 | 22% | 243 |
| Kimani Coffee Experts | 2 | 11% | 281 |
| Kenyacof | 1 | 10% | 240 |
| Rejitek Coffee Co.Ltd | 2 | 6% | 108 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 2 | 5% | 49 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 5% | 207 |
| Josra Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 4% | 265 |
Marks used on auction lots: 42TK0012/RAI/XBB47F01, 39SS0056/RAI/XBB47F01, 43MU0021/MIITINEFC/XBB047F1, 38SS0036/RAI/XBB47F01, 40SS0071/RAI/XBB47F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.