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Tomato · 220 kg · Lot #KV-2026-

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Deterministic net proceeds modeling based on verified regional facility tariffs, transport distance, and platform escrow deductions.

Verified Net Proceeds Economics

Storage Economics & Price Risk Transparency

Cold storage preserves crop quality and prevents spoilage, but it is not guaranteed to be more profitable. Cold room holding incurs daily energy tariffs (KSh 3.20/kg/day), intake fees, transport, and natural transpiration weight shrinkage (2–4%). To outperform immediate sale, the market price after 7 days must reach at least KSh 68/kg.

Feasible Pathway

Immediate Local Liquidation

Direct wholesale delivery to Kisii town municipal market within 12 hours.

Gross Value

KSh 9,900

Tariffs & Costs

−KSh 448

Estimated Net

KSh 9,452

Turnaround
Pickup within 12h
Capacity Status
220 kg allocation eligible

Modeled Assumptions:

  • Market price KES 45/kg
  • Transport KES 250
  • Platform fee 2% (KES 198)
Review buyer offers & sell

Feasible Pathway

Storage Priority

Cold Storage Buffer (7 Days)

Store in verified Kisii/Nyamira cold facility to bypass immediate market glut.

Gross Value

KSh 13,420

Tariffs & Costs

−KSh 5,696

Estimated Net

KSh 7,724

Turnaround
7-Day Climate Buffer (11–13°C)
Capacity Status
220 kg allocation eligible

Modeled Assumptions:

  • Target price KES 61/kg after hold
  • Cold room fee: KES 3.2/kg/day (7 days = KES 4928)
  • Facility intake fee: KES 150
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Feasible Pathway

Solar Drying Value Addition

Process at Keumbu drying hub into shelf-stable packaged dried slices.

Gross Value

KSh 13,365

Tariffs & Costs

−KSh 1,457

Estimated Net

KSh 11,908

Turnaround
2-Day Solar Dehydration Hub
Capacity Status
220 kg allocation eligible

Modeled Assumptions:

  • Dried yield: 39.6 kg (18% recovery)
  • Processed price KES 337.5/kg
  • Drying energy & labor: KES 990
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