The Nairobi Coffee Exchange recorded strong performance during Sale 4, held on October 28, 2025, with a total of 7,135 bags of coffee traded. The sale realized a market value of USD 3.19 million, equivalent to about Ksh 412 million. The average price stood at USD 357 per 50kg bag, translating to approximately Ksh 142 per kilogram of cherry.
The highest price during the session was USD 475 per 50kg bag for three AA-grade bags from Kiamariga Factory in Nyeri County, underlining the continued demand for high-quality Kenyan Arabica coffee.
Ten licensed brokers participated in the auction. Alliance Berries Ltd led the pack, handling 1,346 bags at an average price of USD 349. New KPCU PLC followed closely with 1,300 bags, averaging USD 357 per bag. Meru County Coffee Marketing Agency Ltd traded 941 bags at an average of USD 297, while Kirinyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage Co. Ltd moved 891 bags at USD 370. Kipkelion Broker Company Ltd recorded one of the strongest averages at USD 404 for 872 bags, and KCCE Marketing Agency Ltd sold 725 bags at USD 364.
Other active participants included United Eastern Kenya Coffee Marketing Co. Ltd, which traded 366 bags at USD 343, Kinya Coffee Marketing Agency Ltd with 255 bags at USD 393, Coffee Estates Bourgeoisie Brokers Ltd with 297 bags at USD 382, and Murang’a County Coffee Dealers Co. Ltd handling 142 bags at USD 323.
On the buyer side, the market was dominated by Ibero Kenya Ltd, Louis Dreyfus Company, Taylor Winch, C. Dormans SEZ Ltd, and Africoff Trading Ltd. These top five buyers jointly accounted for more than 73% of the total volume and 76% of the overall value traded, signaling sustained interest from major exporters and processors in Kenya’s premium coffee.
The latest results highlight Kenya’s growing appeal in the global specialty coffee market, driven by strong auction prices and increased participation from both local and international buyers. The Nairobi Coffee Exchange continues to serve as a vital platform for connecting smallholder farmers to global markets while maintaining transparent pricing and promoting quality-driven competition across the value chain.
