By Henry Kinyua
After 8 weeks of recess, Sale 30 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange on July 8, 2025, demonstrated robust market activity with 7,887 bags of coffee totaling 490,249 kg changing hands for USD 2.92 million (Ksh 377 million at an average price of USD 297.74 per 50kg bag (approximately USD 5.95 per kg or Ksh 118 per kg of cherry gross).
The premium grades dominated both volume and pricing, with AB leading at 38.1% of total volume and commanding the highest average price of USD 319.92, closely followed by AA at USD 318.59 and PB at USD 315.85.
Among the 20 active buyers, Louis Dreyfus Company emerged as the dominant purchaser with 144,640 kg, while Ibero Kenya Ltd and Sasini (K) Ltd rounded out the top three, collectively accounting for over 60% of the traded volume.
The supply side showcased strong broker performance, with Kipkelion Broker Company Ltd leading the market by delivering 89,688 kg valued at USD 544,087.78, followed by New KPCU and United Eastern who moved 86,148 kg and 73,886 kg respectively.
Individual grower performance highlighted the strength of Kenya’s cooperative movement, with cooperatives claiming the top three spots: KIPSINENDE FCS from Kericho County achieved the highest price of $363 per 50kg bag for 253 kg of AA grade coffee, KAGUNYU Factory (part of RUMUKIA FCS) from Nyeri County sold 153 kg at $349 per bag, and KAPKURONGO FCS from Bungoma County moved 1,595 kg at $343 per bag.
The estate sector also showed strong performance, with KARANGI Estate in Murang’a County selling 1,310 kg and GENESIZ Estate moving 559 kg, both at $343 per bag, completing the top five grower positions and demonstrating the continued vitality of Kenya’s diverse coffee production.
