The provisional transaction reports from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange for Sale 28, conducted on April 23, 2025, revealed a total of 7,358 bags of coffee, amounting to 457,523 kilograms. These were traded at an average price of $336 per 50kg or $6.7 per kilogram, resulting in a total sales value of approximately $3.08 million (KSh 400 million).
The highest price during this sale was $466 per 50kg, paid for a premium lot of AA grade coffee from the 27IM0001/NJENENI Estate under Alliance Berries Limited. This lot, which consisted of 42 bags weighing 2,553 kilograms, fetched a total of $22,721.70 and was purchased by Javans Coffee Limited.
Around 75% of the total volume of coffee traded had been confirmed by the reporting time. In terms of grade distribution, the Mbuni Heavy (MH) grade dominated the sale, accounting for roughly 36% of the total volume. This was followed by AB grade (11%), C grade (10%), Mbuni Light (ML) grade (9%), PB grade (7%), and UG1 and AA grades, each making up 6% of the traded volume. The remaining percentages were distributed across other coffee grades.
Among the leading buyers, Ibero Kenya Ltd took the largest share of the total volume, securing approximately 28% of the coffee traded. They were closely followed by Louis Dreyfus Company, with 23%, and Kenyacof Limited, with 18%. Other significant buyers included Taylor Winch (Coffee) Limited, which purchased 15%, and C. Dorman Ltd with 8%. Ibero Kenya Ltd was particularly active in acquiring the Mbuni Heavy grade, while Louis Dreyfus showed strong interest in securing premium grades of coffee.
In terms of brokerage, Alliance Berries Limited led with the highest volume, handling 2,149 bags (130,538 kilograms) at an average price of $324.38 per 50kg. KCCE Marketing Agency Limited followed, trading 1,762 bags (108,743 kilograms) at $320.61 per 50kg. New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union PLC was also active in the sale, dealing 1,753 bags (112,034 kilograms) at a higher average price of $354.60. Among the brokers, Kirinyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage Company Ltd achieved the highest average price of $378.10 per 50kg across their 433 bags (27,237 kilograms), indicating their ability to secure premium pricing for their offerings.
Other brokers included United Eastern Kenya Coffee Marketing Co. Ltd, which traded 501 bags (30,681 kilograms) at $331.99 per 50kg, and Minnesota Coffee Marketers Limited, handling 354 bags (22,834 kilograms) at $337.73 per 50kg. Bungoma Union Marketing Agency also contributed by trading 140 bags (8,750 kilograms) at an average price of $338.98 per 50kg.
The final report for Sale 28 will be released by the end of today or tomorrow, providing additional insights into the performance of the sale. Those interested in more detailed reports on past sales can subscribe to the KilimoNews app or access the web version to stay updated on market trends and developments.
