Kithitu Factory
Factory in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya · Growers code XBC36F01
Auction performance
Between October 2017 and September 2019, coffee from Kithitu Factory was sold in 4 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1832 of 2,078 growers.
US$117average price per 50 kg bag
-38%vs market average (US$190)
2 tcoffee sold
US$4,220total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | 1.0 | 131 | 168 | -22% |
| T | 1 | 0.4 | 120 | 91 | +31% |
| AB | 1 | 0.4 | 78 | 218 | -64% |
| AA | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 278 | -100% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 2 | 1.1 | 143 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 2 | 0.7 | 78 | 147 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 2 | 39% | 78 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 38% | 157 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 23% | 120 |
Marks used on auction lots: 40MS0055/KITHITU/XBC036F01, 39MS0009/KITHITU/XBC036F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.