Gikui Factory
Factory in Meru County, Kenya · Growers code XBB72F02
Auction performance
Between September 2016 and October 2019, coffee from Gikui Factory was sold in 24 lots at 10 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 928 of 2,078 growers.
US$188average price per 50 kg bag
-1%vs market average (US$190)
28 tcoffee sold
US$106,703total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 7 | 10.7 | 225 | 218 | +3% |
| C | 8 | 7.6 | 185 | 168 | +10% |
| UG1 | 2 | 3.7 | 121 | 119 | +2% |
| MH | 2 | 2.7 | 77 | 86 | -10% |
| AA | 3 | 2.7 | 305 | 278 | +10% |
| UG2 | 2 | 1.1 | 53 | 80 | -34% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 3 | 4.1 | 292 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 8 | 7.9 | 215 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 4 | 5.0 | 99 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 8 | 10.5 | 170 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 1 | 0.9 | 163 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servicoff Limited | 7 | 31% | 262 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 5 | 15% | 122 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 13% | 160 |
| Jowam Coffee Traders Ltd | 2 | 11% | 247 |
| Alanwood Ltd | 1 | 10% | 113 |
| Kenyacof | 2 | 8% | 153 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 2 | 4% | 197 |
| Sasini (K) Ltd | 1 | 3% | 163 |
Marks used on auction lots: 48MU0056/KUIRI/XBB072F02, 42MU0010/KUIRI/XBB072F02, 43MU0032/GIKURWAFC/XBB072F02, 42MU0008/KUIRI/XBB072F02, 42MU0007/KUIRI/XBB072F02.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.