Kaptagas
Cooperative society in Kericho County, Kenya · Growers code XCE60
Auction performance
Between February 2017 and March 2020, coffee from Kaptagas was sold in 8 lots at 7 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1521 of 2,078 growers.
US$164average price per 50 kg bag
-13%vs market average (US$190)
5 tcoffee sold
US$15,025total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 5 | 3.5 | 172 | 218 | -21% |
| AA | 2 | 0.7 | 162 | 278 | -42% |
| MH | 1 | 0.3 | 75 | 86 | -13% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 3 | 2.1 | 230 | 231 |
| 2018/19 | 3 | 1.7 | 70 | 147 |
| 2019/20 | 2 | 0.8 | 187 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 5 | 72% | 147 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 1 | 15% | 239 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 7% | 276 |
| C. Dorman Ltd | 1 | 7% | 75 |
Marks used on auction lots: 10KK0002/KAPTAGAS/XCE060, 08KK0001/KAPTAGAS/XCE0060, 15KK0012/KAPKENER/XCE060, 13KK0005/KAPTAGAS/XCE0060, 09KK0002/KAPTAGAS/XCE60.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.