Sichei
Cooperative society in Bungoma County, Kenya · Growers code XDA41
Auction performance
Between March 2016 and February 2020, coffee from Sichei was sold in 6 lots at 3 auctions of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1403 of 2,078 growers.
US$227average price per 50 kg bag
+20%vs market average (US$190)
7 tcoffee sold
US$32,125total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 2 | 3.6 | 240 | 218 | +10% |
| C | 2 | 1.8 | 160 | 168 | -5% |
| AA | 2 | 1.6 | 276 | 278 | -1% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 3 | 4.8 | 234 | 191 |
| 2017/18 | 2 | 1.4 | 290 | 191 |
| 2019/20 | 1 | 0.9 | 96 | 188 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 3 | 64% | 205 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities (K) Ltd | 1 | 16% | 241 |
| Kenyacof | 1 | 13% | 254 |
| Servicoff Limited | 1 | 7% | 358 |
Marks used on auction lots: 14NG0118/SICHEI/XDA41, 08NG1002/SICHEIFCS/XDA41, 12MT2010/SICHEIFCS/XDA41.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.