Kenya Coffee Auction — Mid-December 2025 (Sale 11) Results
Overall Volume & Value
- The final auction catalogue for Sale 11 showed a high volume of coffee offered as Kenya heads into the Christmas recess.
- Separate reporting indicates that an auction around this period generated about KSh 1.87 billion after the sale of approximately 30,374 bags of coffee.
☕ Price By Grade (Approximate / Reported)
While detailed per-grade price lists from the official NCE transaction listing require download, available reports and market summaries give these representative price outcomes:
| Grade | Volume Offered | Indicative Price Level |
|---|---|---|
| AA (premium washed) | ~11,100 bags | Sh~66,000–67,000 per bag (reported) |
| AB (high quality washed) | ~13,400 bags | Priced slightly below AA (exact data in final listing) |
Note: These figures suggest AA coffees continued to command the highest premiums, consistent with Kenya’s global reputation for high-quality beans.
Brokerage Activity — Major Sellers
According to provisional reports for Sale 11:
| Broker / Marketing Agent | Bags Traded | Average Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Berries | 11,746 bags | ~$396/bag equivalent (indicative) |
| New KPCU | 3,306 bags | ~$391/bag |
| Kipkelion Broker Co. | 2,940 bags | ~$380/bag |
| Coffee Estates Bourgeoisie | 1,987 bags | ~$353/bag |
| Other Brokers (Mt. Elgon, Kinya, KCCE, Minnesota, United Eastern, etc.) | Various | $294 – $386 range |
➡️ This brokerage breakdown shows strong participation and spread across multiple selling agents, with Alliance Berries leading volumes offered.
Buyer Participation (General Patterns)
Although the exact buyer breakdown by bags for Sale 11 wasn’t published in the public summaries accessible online, prior auctions in December 2025 (Sale 9 & 10) show consistent buyer engagement patterns at the NCE, with major importers and roasters competing for quality grades — notably:
- Ibero Kenya Ltd
- C. Dormans SEZ Ltd
- Sasini (K) Ltd
- Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd
- Louis Dreyfus Company
(These buyers were top purchasers in early December auctions, indicating likely continued interest in Sale 11.)
Indicative Price Trends (Early–Mid December)
| Auction | Avg Price / Bag (USD) | Highest Reported Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sale 9 (Dec 2) | ~USD 397 | USD 485 for AA grade |
| Sale 10 (Dec 9) | Data shows AA up to USD 520 | |
| Sale 11 (Dec 16) | Strong premiums sustained (~USD 390–400+) | Indicative high prices similar to Sale 10 priorities (exact high figure from final listing) |
➡️ This pattern reflects rising auction prices through early to mid-December, following stronger demand and larger catalogues toward the peak of the coffee harvest season.
Price Chart (Illustrative)
Here’s a conceptual trend based on available auction averages:
| Auction | Average (USD / 50kg) | Trend
|--------------|----------------------|-----------------
| Sale 9 (Dec 2) | ~397 | steady
| Sale 10 (Dec 9) | ~408* (AA high up to 520) | upward
| Sale 11 (Dec 16)| ~390–400+ (indicative) | stable high
Note: With incomplete direct figures for Sale 11 averages, the indication is from related price reports.
Summary — Mid-December Auction Highlights
- AA and AB grades dominated the volume and pricing, reflecting premium specialty demand.
- Average prices remained high through early to mid-December, with AA reaching above USD 500 in prior weeks and ~Sh67,000 per bag reported in mid-December.
- Diverse brokerage participation with Alliance Berries leading the offer volumes.
- Strong demand from international buyers is implied by pricing patterns observed in preceding weeks.
| Auction | Average (USD / 50kg) | Trend |————–|———————-|—————– | Sale 9 (Dec 2) | ~397 | steady | Sale 10 (Dec 9) | ~408* (AA high up to 520) | upward | Sale 11 (Dec 16)| ~390–400+ (indicative) | stable high
