By Henry Kinyua
The top five coffee-producing counties of Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Muranga, Kiambu, and Kericho collectively account for 59% of Kenya’s total coffee production and sales value, with a combined volume of 19.2 million units worth KSh 16.9 billion.
Kirinyaga leads with the highest production (17% of national volume) and value (KSh 5 billion), followed by Nyeri (15%, KSh 4.4 billion) and Muranga (11%, KSh 3.2 billion), while Kiambu and Kericho each contribute 8% to national production and value.
Central Kenya dominates with four counties in the top five, representing 51% of national production.
Regarding grades, the premium AA grade has seen substantial improvement across most counties, with Kiambu and Kericho showing the most dramatic increases from 24% to 34% in the current season.
The AB grade continues to dominate production across all counties, with Kiambu reaching the highest proportion at 53% in the 2024/2025 season.
Notable trends include a general decrease in C-grade beans (particularly in Kiambu, dropping from 18% to 4%), while speciality grades like PB remain relatively consistent with modest fluctuations across regions.
The price performance indicates quality variations across counties, with Kirinyaga achieving the highest prices at $353 per 50kg bag (6% above the national average), followed by Muranga ($346) and Nyeri ($342), all exceeding the national average of $333. Meanwhile, Kiambu ($327) and Kericho ($326) fall slightly below the national average.
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