Here is the most current NCE price data available, plus how Elisa Exporters can help you navigate the auction:
☕ Nairobi Coffee Exchange — Latest Prices (March 2026)
📊 Sale 22 Results — March 18, 2026 (Most Recent Published)
Sale 22 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange recorded 32,303 bags (1,977,568 kg) traded at a total value of USD 11.10 million (KSh 1.44 billion), with an average price of USD 280.70 per 50-kg bag. This is the lowest average price this season, down from Sale 21’s USD 308 per bag. Kilimo News
⚠️ Sale 23 took place this week (around March 25–26, 2026) — full results are being published today. The headline is lower volumes, per early reports.
📈 Price Snapshot by Grade (Current Season Benchmarks)
| Grade | Price Range (per 50kg bag) |
|---|---|
| Kenya AA (Premium) | USD 311 – USD 500+ |
| Kenya AB | USD 280 – USD 340 |
| Average (all grades) | USD 280 – USD 308 |
| Lower grades | USD 104 – USD 265 |
Top-quality Kenya AA coffee can reach USD 430–500+ per 50kg bag, while average auction prices this season have ranged between USD 318–397 per 50kg bag depending on the sale. Beyondforest
🏦 Top Brokers in Sale 22
Alliance Berries led with 13,106 bags at USD 276.36, followed by Kirinyaga Slopes at 5,070 bags (USD 286.02) and New KPCU at 3,701 bags (USD 292.63). KCCE Marketing achieved the highest average at USD 311.24 for 3,148 bags. Kilimo News
🌍 Global Context
The NCE average of ~USD 281 per bag currently sits below global benchmarks, with ICE Arabica futures at approximately 294 cents/lb (equivalent to USD 324 per 50kg bag). Kilimo News This gap means international buyers can still find value — especially in premium Kenyan lots.
🤝 Buy at the NCE Auction with Elisa Exporters
Navigating the Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction system requires licensed broker relationships, deep market knowledge, and grower connections across Kenya’s key coffee regions. That’s exactly where Elisa Exporters comes in.
Elisa Exporters works with coffee producers across Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, and other premier growing regions. Whether you need:
- Kenya AA coffee — the benchmark premium grade
- Kenya AB coffee — excellent value specialty grade
- Green coffee beans in bulk — for roasters and wholesale buyers
- Arabica direct trade — bypassing middlemen for better pricing
Elisa Exporters can source, verify, and facilitate your purchase at or around the NCE auction, connecting you directly to verified Kenyan coffee suppliers for the most competitive FOB prices.
📞 Contact Elisa Exporters today to get assisted with your next NCE auction purchase before Sale 23 results are finalised.
Note: NCE publishes final Sale 23 results today (March 26, 2026). Prices shift weekly — always verify current rates directly with your licensed buying agent.
