Muguru Factory
Factory in Meru County, Kenya · Growers code XBB69F01
Auction performance
Between September 2015 and October 2018, coffee from Muguru Factory was sold in 8 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1491 of 2,078 growers.
US$172average price per 50 kg bag
-9%vs market average (US$190)
5 tcoffee sold
US$17,899total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 1.6 | 221 | 218 | +1% |
| UG1 | 1 | 1.5 | 150 | 119 | +26% |
| C | 2 | 1.0 | 150 | 168 | -11% |
| AA | 2 | 0.6 | 217 | 278 | -22% |
| UG2 | 1 | 0.4 | 64 | 80 | -20% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 5 | 3.5 | 165 | 199 |
| 2018/19 | 3 | 1.7 | 186 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 3 | 60% | 167 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 13% | 226 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 1 | 8% | 64 |
| Jowam Coffee Traders Ltd | 1 | 8% | 214 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 1 | 8% | 178 |
| Servicoff Limited | 1 | 3% | 225 |
Marks used on auction lots: 44MU0010/THAGARAFC/XBB69F01, 44MU0009/XBB69F01/THAGARA-MUGURU, 44MU0007/XBB69F01/THAGARA-MUGURU, 44MU009/THAGARA-MUGURU/XBB69F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.