Kiriani Factory (Kiriani F.C.S. Ltd)
Factory in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya · Growers code XBC05F01
Auction performance
Between March 2015 and February 2020, coffee from Kiriani Factory (Kiriani F.C.S. Ltd) was sold in 126 lots at 47 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 331 of 2,078 growers.
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 | 38 | 54.8 | 201 | 218 | -8% |
| C | 36 | 38.7 | 168 | 168 | 0% |
| AA | 23 | 27.6 | 226 | 278 | -19% |
| PB | 14 | 12.3 | 212 | 205 | +4% |
| TT | 6 | 5.2 | 163 | 158 | +3% |
| MH | 4 | 4.7 | 73 | 86 | -15% |
| T | 3 | 3.6 | 109 | 91 | +19% |
| ML | 2 | 1.2 | 45 | 56 | -21% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 28 | 40.1 | 177 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 39 | 35.6 | 211 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 24 | 22.8 | 251 | 231 |
| 2017/18 | 14 | 14.8 | 164 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 18 | 33.0 | 152 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 3 | 1.7 | 149 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 22 | 17% | 176 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 14 | 12% | 212 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 20 | 11% | 183 |
| Kenyacof | 9 | 10% | 211 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 12 | 8% | 191 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 7 | 6% | 201 |
| Merali Dewji and Sons (K) Ltd | 4 | 6% | 189 |
| Engelhart Co | 6 | 4% | 259 |
Marks used on auction lots: 35MS0001/KirianiFactory/XBC05F01, 47MS0087/KirianiFactory/XBC05F01, 13MS0025/KIRIANI/XBC005F01, 40MS0052/KirianiFactory/XBC05F01, 18MS0062/KirianiFactory/XBC05F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.