The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) recorded another strong performance during Sale 39 held on September 9, 2025. A total of 12,762 bags of coffee, weighing 793,737 kilograms, were sold for USD 6,557,726 equivalent to about Kshs 875 million.
The average price stood at USD 413 per 50-kg bag, translating to roughly Ksh 164 per kilo of cherry. One standout lot from Gakuyu-ini Factory under Thirikwa Farmers’ Cooperative Society commanded the highest price, with 10 premium AA bags going for USD 514 each. In total, 186 bags (1.5% of all volumes traded) fetched USD 500 and above per bag, showing continued demand for quality Kenyan coffee.
Broker Performance
Alliance Berries topped the broker rankings both in price and volume, moving 4,929 bags at an average of USD 424 per bag. Kipkelion followed with 817 bags averaging USD 416, while New KPCU sold 1,978 bags at USD 414. KCCEMA was close behind with 1,526 bags averaging USD 411. Other active brokers included United Eastern (591 bags, USD 411), Meru Union (793 bags, USD 394), Minnesota Marketers (782 bags, USD 391), Kinya Coffee (250 bags, USD 390), and Murang’a Union (369 bags, USD 384).
Dealer Category
On the buying side, Ibero Kenya Ltd dominated the auction, securing 5,187 bags which accounted for 41% of the total volume traded. C. Dormans SEZ Ltd purchased 2,244 bags (17.6%), while Taylor Winch (Coffee) Limited took 1,908 bags (15%). Kenyacof Limited acquired 1,456 bags (11.4%), and Louis Dreyfus Company bought 663 bags (5.2%). Together, these top five buyers controlled nearly 90% of the total auction volume.
At the opposite end of the scale, Rockbern Coffee Group Ltd was the smallest participant, taking home only 3 bags a negligible 0.02% of total trade.
Sale 39 reaffirmed Kenya’s reputation for high-quality coffee that continues to attract premium global buyers. With competitive pricing and strong dealer participation, the Nairobi Coffee Exchange remains a crucial platform for showcasing the country’s specialty coffee.
