Mitheru F.C.S Ltd
Cooperative society in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya · Growers code XBC18
Auction performance
Between September 2015 and July 2017, coffee from Mitheru F.C.S Ltd was sold in 10 lots at 7 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1372 of 2,078 growers.
US$157average price per 50 kg bag
-17%vs market average (US$190)
8 tcoffee sold
US$23,741total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH | 2 | 2.5 | 89 | 86 | +4% |
| AB | 2 | 1.8 | 243 | 218 | +11% |
| C | 3 | 1.7 | 180 | 168 | +8% |
| ML | 2 | 1.1 | 62 | 56 | +10% |
| AA | 1 | 0.5 | 309 | 278 | +11% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2 | 0.9 | 146 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 2 | 1.4 | 60 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 6 | 5.2 | 185 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 2 | 20% | 134 |
| Export Trading | 1 | 19% | 106 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 18% | 275 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 2 | 12% | 146 |
| Engelhart Co | 1 | 10% | 143 |
| Rashid Moledina and Co. (Msa) Ltd | 1 | 9% | 71 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 6% | 309 |
| Kimani Coffee Experts | 1 | 6% | 48 |
Marks used on auction lots: 14MS0062/MitheruFactory/XBC18, 47MS0001/MitheruFactory/XBC18, 21MS0085/MitheruFactory/XBC18, 20MS0006/MitheruFactory/XBC18, 37MS0002/MitheruFactory/XBC18.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.