Kihumbu Factory
Factory in Embu County, Kenya · Growers code XBD15F03
Auction performance
Between September 2016 and April 2017, coffee from Kihumbu Factory was sold in 4 lots at 2 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1487 of 2,078 growers.
US$229average price per 50 kg bag
+21%vs market average (US$190)
5 tcoffee sold
US$24,337total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 1 | 2.7 | 245 | 218 | +12% |
| AA | 1 | 1.2 | 276 | 278 | -1% |
| MH | 1 | 0.8 | 94 | 86 | +9% |
| C | 1 | 0.6 | 236 | 168 | +41% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 3 | 4.5 | 252 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 1 | 0.8 | 94 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 2 | 74% | 255 |
| Mumbi Coffee Ltd*2 | 1 | 15% | 94 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 11% | 236 |
Marks used on auction lots: 47HC0034/KIHUMBU/XBD15F03, 25HC0003/KIHUMBU/XBD15F03.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.