Kithegi Factory
Factory in Embu County, Kenya · Growers code XBD16F03
Auction performance
Between August 2016 and November 2016, coffee from Kithegi Factory was sold in 5 lots at 4 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1475 of 2,078 growers.
US$194average price per 50 kg bag
+2%vs market average (US$190)
6 tcoffee sold
US$21,581total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 2.4 | 195 | 218 | -11% |
| UG1 | 1 | 1.4 | 210 | 119 | +77% |
| MH | 1 | 1.0 | 118 | 86 | +37% |
| AA | 1 | 0.7 | 264 | 278 | -5% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 4 | 4.5 | 211 | 191 |
| 2016/17 | 1 | 1.0 | 118 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 2 | 47% | 226 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 22% | 146 |
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 18% | 118 |
| Servicoff Limited | 1 | 13% | 264 |
Marks used on auction lots: 45HC0032/KITHEGI/XBD016F03, 50HC0001/KITHEGI/XBD016F03, 02HC0023/KITHEGI/XBD016F03.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.