Gakundu F.C.S. Ltd
Cooperative society in Embu County, Kenya · Growers code XBD04
Auction performance
Between May 2016 and March 2020, coffee from Gakundu F.C.S. Ltd was sold in 11 lots at 5 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1031 of 2,078 growers.
US$150average price per 50 kg bag
-21%vs market average (US$190)
21 tcoffee sold
US$62,800total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH | 2 | 6.7 | 80 | 86 | -8% |
| AB | 2 | 4.1 | 182 | 218 | -17% |
| C | 3 | 4.0 | 140 | 168 | -17% |
| TT | 1 | 2.5 | 212 | 158 | +34% |
| AA | 2 | 2.3 | 312 | 278 | +12% |
| ML | 1 | 1.3 | 41 | 56 | -27% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 1 | 2.5 | 212 | 191 |
| 2018/19 | 6 | 11.3 | 81 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 4 | 7.1 | 238 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Dorman Ltd | 5 | 58% | 118 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 13% | 225 |
| Kimani Coffee Experts | 2 | 11% | 312 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 1 | 6% | 91 |
| Africoff Trading Co. Ltd | 1 | 6% | 41 |
| Kenyacof | 1 | 6% | 171 |
Marks used on auction lots: 18CK0034/GAKUNDU/XBD004F0, 27MC2000/GAKUNDU/XBD004F0, 23MC2005/GAKUNDU/BULK, 17CK0082/GAKUNDU/XBD004F0, 17CK0013/GAKUNDU/XBD004F0.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.