Nairobi Coffee Exchange Records KSh 879.6 Million in Latest Auction as Kenyan Coffee Market Remains Active
coffee trading sector. Market reports indicate that approximately 17,442 bags of coffee were sold during the auction, with an overall average price of about KSh 41,074 per 50-kilogram bag
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) recorded sales worth approximately KSh 879.6 million during its coffee auction held on 21 October 2026, reflecting continued activity in Kenya’s coffee trading sector.
Market reports indicate that approximately 17,442 bags of coffee were sold during the auction, with an overall average price of about KSh 41,074 per 50-kilogram bag. The highest reported lot price reached approximately KSh 50,076 per 50-kilogram bag.
The results highlight the importance of coffee quality, grading, preparation and effective marketing in determining the prices received by producers.
What the auction means for coffee farmers and cooperatives
For Kenyan coffee farmers, estate managers and farmer cooperative societies, auction performance provides useful information when assessing market conditions and planning coffee marketing activities.
However, auction prices vary depending on grade, cup quality, origin, lot characteristics and buyer demand. The highest price achieved by an individual lot should not be interpreted as the price received by every farmer or cooperative.
Cooperatives can strengthen their marketing decisions by reviewing official auction catalogues, monitoring grade-specific prices and maintaining accurate records of the coffee delivered by their members.
Technology and transparency in coffee management
As Kenya’s coffee industry continues to evolve, digital solutions can help improve traceability, stock management, transaction recording and reporting across the coffee value chain.
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Reliable digital records can help coffee stakeholders track deliveries, monitor stock movements, analyse performance and make better-informed business decisions.
Looking ahead
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange remains an important part of Kenya’s coffee marketing system, connecting producers with buyers and providing market information that supports commercial decisions.
Farmers, estates and cooperatives are encouraged to consult official Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction catalogues for verified prices by grade and lot before making pricing or marketing decisions.
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Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange market reporting. Auction figures and grade-specific prices should be verified against the official sales catalogue before publication.