Gitwa Factory
Factory in Embu County, Kenya · Growers code XBD20F01
Auction performance
Between March 2015 and May 2016, coffee from Gitwa Factory was sold in 8 lots at 3 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1177 of 2,078 growers.
US$203average price per 50 kg bag
+7%vs market average (US$190)
14 tcoffee sold
US$57,031total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 3 | 7.5 | 244 | 218 | +12% |
| MH | 1 | 2.2 | 51 | 86 | -41% |
| AA | 2 | 2.1 | 264 | 278 | -5% |
| UG1 | 1 | 1.6 | 130 | 119 | +10% |
| PB | 1 | 0.7 | 220 | 205 | +7% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 1 | 1.6 | 130 | 199 |
| 2015/16 | 7 | 12.4 | 213 | 191 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangana Commodities Ltd | 4 | 58% | 242 |
| Mombasa Coffee Ltd | 1 | 15% | 51 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 11% | 130 |
| Sondhi Trading Limited | 1 | 11% | 275 |
| Star Coffee | 1 | 4% | 235 |
Marks used on auction lots: 17CK0210/GITWA/XBD020F01, 20CK0131/GITWA/XBD020F01, 21CK0022/GITWA/XBD20F01, 20CK0117/GITWA/XBD020F01, 23CK0118/GITWA/XBD020F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.