Nairobi Coffee Exchange Sale 25 Report – A total of 21,846 bags (1.34M kg) of coffee were traded for USD 8.6M (Ksh 1B) on April 2, 2025. Discover price trends, top dealers, and market insights.

Nairobi Coffee Exchange Sale 25 Recap: Strong Trading at Ksh 1 Billion as AA Grade Commands Premium Prices

The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) successfully conducted Sale 25 on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, with a total of 21,846 bags weighing 1,341,791 kg of coffee traded for USD 8,598,042.40 (Ksh 1 Billion). The overall average price reached USD 320 per 50 kg, translating to USD 6.40 per kg of clean coffee. This figure corresponds to Ksh 127 per kg of cherry gross or Ksh 102 net to the farmer.

Market Performance and Grade Distribution

The sale saw an increase in Unwashed coffee (Mbunis) and miscellaneous grades, which accounted for 37% and 12% of the total trade volume, respectively. The Mbuni Heavy (MH) grade recorded the highest volume traded at 7,257 bags (437,775 kg), contributing 29.04% of the total sales value at USD 2,497,510.50. This trend suggests that most high-quality coffee from the main regions has already been sold, with lower grades now entering the market.

Main Coffee Grades made up only 51% of sales, with AA commanding the highest average price at USD 398 per 50 kg, followed by PB at USD 387 and E at USD 385.

The highest price at the auction was USD 443 per 50 kg, achieved by Lot #6076 (16 bags of Grade AA) from the GACHUIRO factory (code XAC62F03), part of the KIAMA Farmers Cooperative in Nyeri County. Among estate coffee, the highest price was secured by Lot #5714 from GICHANGI ESTATE (code AJ.0115) in Kirinyaga County, which consisted of 14 bags weighing 885 kg.

Top Coffee Dealers

  • Ibero Kenya Ltd led the market, purchasing 11,140 bags (685,461 kg) valued at USD 4,427,151.46.
  • Louis Dreyfus Company followed closely, acquiring 4,834 bags (295,919 kg) worth USD 1,681,359.26.
  • C. Dorman Ltd secured 2,079 bags (125,790 kg) for USD 939,861.56.

Smaller dealers, including Jotim Coffee (64 bags), Rockbern Coffee Group Ltd (46 bags), and Gracy Solutions Limited (5 bags), successfully obtained specific high-value lots to cater to niche market demands.

Leading Brokers and Their Performance

  • Kirinyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage Company Ltd handled the largest volume, trading 8,319 bags (507,416 kg) worth USD 3,105,512.14 (Ksh 400M).
  • Alliance Berries Limited followed with 5,486 bags.
  • Minnesota Coffee Marketers Limited achieved the highest average price per kg at USD 351.40.

Other notable brokerage performances:

  • Kipkelion Broker Company Ltd managed 789 bags at an average price of USD 294.05.
  • KCCE Marketing Agency Limited moved 1,432 bags at USD 324.95 per 50 kg.
  • Murang’a County Coffee Dealers Co. Ltd. marketed 401 bags at an average of USD 282.34.
  • Kiambu Coffee Marketing Limited handled 417 bags at USD 298.74 per 50 kg.

Market Trends and Future Outlook

Approximately 8.5% of the total volume traded fetched USD 400 or above per 50 kg, indicating strong demand for high-quality grades. Meanwhile, 54% of all transactions were confirmed by buyers at the time of reporting, suggesting stable market conditions.

The Nairobi Coffee Exchange will release the final transaction report for all confirmed lots by the end of today or, at the latest, tomorrow. For more details about this and previous sales, visit the Kilimo News to stay updated on the latest market trends.

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