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Comment Global demand slows resulting in lower prices overall this week. The quality of the offering is having an impact as buyers and traders look for value across a wide range of types. Best style/strength again the focus of many as the offering of these types disappears into the autumn months. Higher VM and lower […]
COMMENT Market finished the week slightly easier for Chinese types. Euro spec still in keen demand least affected. FLEECE All descriptions 21.5mic and finer – par to 1% easier. Average/inferior style wools generally 2% easier. SKIRTINGS All descriptions 1% easier at the close. OPEN TOP All 1% easier in limited selection.
COMMENT The market remains resilient against the odds. Chinese indent and traders all active with support from European interests on all best style / strength. FLEECE All best style FNF types generally sellers favor in good competition. Good/Average style generally unchanged. SKIRTINGS All best style FNF sellers favor. All others unchanged in good competition. OPEN […]
COMMENT Containerization delays do little to dampen the mood of the market. Good competition assisted the market to close very firm tending dearer for most categories. High quality certified wool still remains a genuine focus for all sectors as the selection deteriorates into the autumn months. FLEECE 16.0/ 21.5 micron best types generally firm tending […]
COMMENT Grower resistance is playing a part in shaping the market as withdrawn wool prior to sale reduces daily volumes to create competition. Mostly certified high quality wool being removed to be sold at a later date. FLEECE 16.0/ 17.5 micron best types in limited supply generally 1% easier today. 18.0 / 18.5 micron generally […]
COMMENT Market improves in small offering with some grower resistance. FLEECE 16.5 / 17.5-micron best types 0.5%-1.0% dearer in keen competition 18.0 / 21.5 micron good type generally 0.5% dearer in keen competition. SKIRTINGS Skirtings up to 1% dearer in good competition. OPEN TOP Unchanged for all descriptions..
COMMENT The small amount of high quality fine wool still remains in keen demand. The balance of the selection is a bit irregular. FLEECE Best style/strength 18.5 micron and finer very firm in keen competition. 19 micron and broader par to 0.5% easier. China style fleece all a little irregular. SKIRTINGS Best style FNF Firm. […]
COMMENT Despite the larger offering today the market has maintained its composure with specialty Italian types generally dearer in very keen demand. FLEECE Best style/strength 16/18.5 micron par to 1% dearer. 19 micron and broader generally unchanged. China style fleece all firm in large offering. Some irregularity in inferior and higher vm wool. SKIRTINGS Best […]
COMMENT Despite the poor style offering today the market has maintained its composure. FLEECE All descriptions tending buyers favor, with best style/strength least affected. SKIRTINGS Best style FNF Firm. Other irregular in poor style offering. OPEN TOP Open top very firm in limited selection today.
COMMENT The market was red hot at the beginning with a small superior style offering then settled down for the rest of the day. This confirms the demand for high quality spinning and weaving types at this time of the season. FLEECE Best style/spec keenly sought. All descriptions generally par to 1% easier across the […]