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Comment What seemed to be a small wave of enthusiasm on day 1 of the auction this week, soon disappeared on day 2. Only shining light was high quality certified wool which remained firm. Small amount of trading occurred throughout the week with China and India, however not quite enough to keep up the momentum. […]
Comment What a difference a week makes in the wool industry. We all of sudden feel that the market has turned to the positive with renewed enthusiasm from exporters and traders. Indent buyers were more active from China and India this week as well as European interests swooping in to secure small useful quantities of […]
Comment Difficulty remains in keeping the market level currently as a prolonged period of low demand has a grip on the market. The small useful offering of certified wools still reacting the least against a flood of wool outside normal parameters for exporters and traders to source for their regular contracts. Encouraging signs with more […]
COMMENT Certified high quality merino wool still the main focus of exporters and traders. All other generally easier in large weekly offering. FLEECE Selected lots best style and strength 20.5 and finer firm in good competition. Good style 18.5/21.5 micron par to 1% easier. Ave/Inferior style 2% easier. SKIRTINGS Best FNF 1% easier. All other […]
Comment In a dismal week in the auction rooms, certified wool still continues to prosper above all other type of wool. Certified wool indicators have moved the least in a week of lackluster demand, poor style offering and a general over supply. The style of the offering is clearly dictating activity in the sale room […]
COMMENT Lack of demand and over supply is taking effect on the market. FLEECE Selected lots best style and strength 18.5 finer fully firm. Good style 18.5/21.5 micron par to 1% easier. Ave/Inferior style 2% easier. SKIRTINGS Best FNF Firm. All other 1% easier. OPEN TOP Par to 1% easier in limited selection.
COMMENT Limited best style and strength still the main focus of exporters and traders. The large Chinese range of specifications struggling to hold firm today. FLEECE Selected lots best style and strength 18.5 finer fully firm. Good style 18.5 micron finer par to 1% easier. Good style 19/21.5 micron 1-2% easier toward the close. Ave/Inferior […]
COMMENT Grower resistance with 50% of the fleece passed in today, helped stem the flow for the afternoon session. Best style/strength finished the day slightly dearer in strong competition. FLEECE Select best lots keenly sought finishing slightly dearer at the end of the day. Good/Ave style 165/215 micron 1% easier. SKIRTINGS Best FNF Firm. All […]
COMMENT Market started with a small surge to eventually settle one hour in where exporters were consistently competitive. FLEECE All fleece generally 0.5% dearer across the board, consistently through the day. SKIRTINGS All descriptions 0.5% dearer in good competition. OPEN TOP 16/17 micron 1-2% easier. 18/19/20 all very firm.
COMMENTN The market maintains its composure despite the larger volume being offered week on week. Low VM high quality still a main focus for indent and trading buyers alike. FLEECE Best style FNF types generally par to 1% dearer. All other generally unchanged in good competition. SKIRTINGS Best style FNF par to 1% dearer. Others […]