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Comment Supply is certainly driving the market at the moment, with low demand globally it has tested the market which has been supported by the Chinese topmakers who are also carrying large volume of wooltop and finding these current market conditions difficult to contend with. Certified/Traceability schemes are still the shining light in this environment […]
COMMENT Despite negative demand and a stronger currency, the market remained relatively well supported by all sectors. FLEECE Best style 17.5 micron finer 1% dearer. 18.5/19.5 micron Fully Firm. China style 19.5 micron finer Fully Firm. 20.0-micron broader Buyers Favour. SKIRTINGS Best style FNF Slightly dearer. All others Buyers Favour. OPEN TOP Fully firm […]
COMMENT. Market very firm in small stylish offering today. FLEECE All best style fleece fully firm. China style 19 micron and finer generally unchanged. China style 19.5 micron and broader 0.5% dearer. SKIRTINGS All descriptions fully firm. OPEN TOP All descriptions fully firm.
Comment There was little movement in the overall market this week on average, but the better types and descriptions are certainly in keener demand than the bulk offering of higher VM, lower style wool. All types and descriptions with better yields, lower VM and tensile strength greater than 35/40 NKT, attracted keen buyer interest. The […]
COMMENT. Overarching softer tone with selected lots keenly sought. FLEECE All descriptions 19.5 micron and finer 0.5% easier. 20/21.5 micron 1% easier.. SKIRTINGS Best FNF 0.5-1.0% dearer. Others unchanged. OPEN TOP All descriptions 0.5% dearer in limited selection..
Comment Australian wool auctions delivered a very positive market this week, with outcomes shaped by currency movements, measured demand, and continued constraints on supply. Results across Sydney, Melbourne, and Fremantle highlighted an ongoing divergence between well-prepared, certified wool and lower-quality or inconsistent offerings. Demand was once again quality-driven rather than volume-led, with buyers selective across […]
Comment What a difference a week makes. The market caught between strong demand and a deteriorating selection failed to deliver another week of significant gains. Low yields, low strength, high mid breaks all played their part in shaping the market. The shining light this week was the small selection of certified high-quality wool available which […]
Comment The larger offering this week attracted keen competition from all sectors. Having confidence to attack the market with the ability to fill commitments. China buying 88% of our wool has surely provided growers with the welcome increase in the market that they have been waiting for. Demand seems to be the driver now, rather […]
COMMENT. Market dearer due to weaker currency and panic over supply gathers momentum. FLEECE All descriptions 3-5% dearer, with keen competition on the 17-18.5-micron Chinese Euro types. SKIRTINGS All descriptions 3% dearer. OPEN TOP All descriptions 2% dearer.
COMMENT. Market dearer as Exporters compete aggressively for limited offering. FLEECE All descriptions 3% dearer, with keen competition on the 17-18mic area. SKIRTINGS All descriptions generally unchanged. OPEN TOP Generally unchanged in limited offering.