Current FOB Price for Kenyan AA Coffee Grade Per Kg (2025/2026 Season)
📊 Kenya AA FOB Price Summary — March 2026
As of early 2026, Kenyan AA coffee trades at roughly $8–$10 per kilogram FOB Mombasa for standard auction lots. Premium micro-lots or special preparation lots can reach $12–$15/kg, and sometimes higher for auction winners with exceptional cupping scores. Producersmarket
💰 FOB Price by Grade — Quick Reference Table
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/kg) | FOB Price (USD/50kg bag) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya AA | $8.00 – $10.00 | $400 – $500 | Standard auction lots |
| Kenya AA (Premium/Microlot) | $10.00 – $15.00+ | $500 – $750+ | Exceptional cupping scores 88–92+ SCA |
| Kenya AB | $7.00 – $9.00 | $350 – $450 | Largest volume grade |
| Kenya PB (Peaberry) | $8.00 – $11.00 | $400 – $550 | Limited availability |
| Kenya C (Commercial) | $5.00 – $7.00 | $250 – $350 | Blending grade |
📈 2025/2026 Season Price Performance
Kenya AA has been averaging around $454 per 50-kg bag (approximately $9.08/kg) in the 2025/26 season — up significantly from roughly $351 per bag in 2024, reflecting growing global appreciation for Kenyan quality. Kenya Law
The highest price achieved this season for AA grade at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange was $523 per bag ($10.46/kg), setting a new seasonal high. The average price across all grades has remained consistently around $385 per bag ($7.70/kg). The Observatory of Economic Complexity
📉 Most Recent NCE Auction (Sale 22 — 18 March 2026)
The latest Sale 22 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange recorded 32,303 bags traded at a total value of USD 11.10 million, with an average price of USD 280.70 per 50-kg bag ($5.61/kg) — the lowest average of the season, reflecting a temporary seasonal dip as fly crop supply increases volumes. Farming in Kenya
⚠️ Note: The Sale 22 average covers ALL grades including lower C, TT, and T grades which pull the average down. Premium Kenya AA lots within Sale 22 traded well above this average — typically at $7.50–$10.00/kg depending on cooperative origin and cup score.
🌍 Real-World FOB Prices Being Traded (Direct Trade — March 2026)
From active direct-trade platforms, Kenya AA lots are currently trading FOB at the following indicative prices: Kimatu/Kirinyaga AA at $9.74/kg and Kutere/Mt Elgon AA at $7.30/kg — illustrating how significantly origin and cup quality affect within-grade pricing. Seair
📊 What Drives Kenya AA FOB Price Variations?
Several key factors push Kenya AA prices higher or lower within the $8–$15/kg range:
1. Origin (County of Production) Nyeri and Kirinyaga AA consistently command the highest prices. Muranga and Kiambu AA trade slightly lower but remain premium. Eastern and western origins attract lower premiums.
2. Cupping Score AA-grade coffee can earn 2–3x more than lower grades when it achieves high cupping scores. Quality coffee consistently attracts premium prices and auctions continue to attract international buyers every week. Ensun
3. Season — Main Crop vs Fly Crop Main crop lots (October–December harvest, shipping February–May) command the highest prices. Fly crop (April–June harvest) volumes are lower but quality can be exceptional.
4. Processing Method Standard fully washed AA = baseline price. Natural, anaerobic, or honey-processed AA experimental lots attract significant premiums — sometimes reaching $15–$20/kg for exceptional single-mill lots.
5. Global Market Conditions Global market conditions — including weather issues in major Arabica-producing countries like Brazil — are expected to keep Kenyan AA prices elevated in the short to medium term. The Observatory of Economic Complexity
📦 FOB Mombasa vs CIF Destination — Understanding the Difference
| Term | What It Covers | Buyer Pays Additionally |
|---|---|---|
| FOB Mombasa | Farm → Mombasa Port loading | Sea freight + insurance |
| CIF Rotterdam | Farm → Rotterdam arrival | Port handling + import duty |
| CIF Dubai | Farm → Dubai arrival | Port handling + import duty |
Typical sea freight addition: $0.20–$0.50/kg depending on container size, shipping line, and destination.
🏢 How Elisa Exporters Helps You Secure the Best Kenya AA FOB Price
Elisa Exporters participates in the Nairobi Coffee Exchange weekly auction and maintains direct Second Window sourcing relationships with cooperatives in Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Muranga, and Kiambu. This dual access gives buyers:
✅ Competitive auction-sourced AA lots at market FOB prices ✅ Direct cooperative AA lots with full traceability and transparent pricing ✅ Pre-shipment cupping reports and moisture data for every lot ✅ Flexible MOQ — from 60 kg samples to full container (17–20 MT) orders ✅ Complete FOB and CIF quotations with zero hidden charges ✅ Full AFA export documentation included in every shipment
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Prices are indicative and subject to change based on auction results, season, origin, cup quality, and global market conditions. Contact Elisa Exporters directly for a live, binding FOB or CIF quotation for your specific volume and destination.