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COMMENT The market was resilient today with best fine wool keenly sought in strong competition from European interests. FLEECE Best style/spec 18.5 micron and finer were par to 1% dearer. Some selected best 17.0/18.0 NM lots were very keenly sought after. Best 19.0 / 19.5 micron unchanged Best 20.0 / 21.5 micron 1% easier All […]
COMMENT Good competition continues on the very best style and spec wool for Europe. China euro types were under pressure today as were the wide ranging China spec wool as the market took a breath. FLEECE Best style/spec 18/185 attract keen competition in limited selection today. All other descriptions par to 1% easier in poor […]
COMMENT The market was lackluster in the early stages with 185 finer a touch easier and 19 broader unchanged, however after the lunch break everything became a little harder to buy with increased competition. FLEECE Small best fine dearer in extreme competition led by European interests. 18.5 micron and finer firm unchanged at the close. […]
COMMENT Market settled a little today with lower style Chinese types most affected. Best style still remain fully firm. FLEECE All descriptions – 16.5 micron and finer were fully firm. 17 – 21.5 micron were 1% easier overall. SKIRTINGS Better light fault fine micron skirtings 1% dearer in keen competition. Others Irregular. OPEN TOP Generally […]
COMMENT Market did seem to settle however quality still remains the key focus for many exporters as best style & quality are in keen demand. FLEECE All descriptions – 16 – 21.5 micron were generally firm today, with the exception of 16.5 micron which were slightly easier. SKIRTINGS Better light fault fine micron skirtings 1% […]
COMMENT MARKET SIGNIFICANTLY DEARER TODAY DRIVEN BY A WAVE OF TRADING AND CURRENCY FLUCTUATION IN WHAT APPEARS TO BE KEEN DEMAND. FLEECE All descriptions – 18.5 micron and finer were 2-3% dearer in keen competition. 19.0 micron and broader were 3% dearer in keen competition. SKIRTINGS Better light fault fine micron skirtings 2-3% dearer in […]
Comment Quality is the key to achieving the rewards for certified wool this week. We saw several clips of poor preparation passed in this week as buyers are selective in their search for high quality certified wools. Premium prices require attention to detail and excellent preparation to meet the strict requirements of the International market. […]
COMMENT Market rallied late in the day to finish at the highest point of the week. All sectors active, led by the Chinese indent buyers. FLEECE All descriptions – 16.0/17.0 micron were 1-2% dearer 17.5 / 19.0 micron were 2% dearer 19.5 / 21.5 micron were 2% dearer SKIRTINGS Better light fault fine micron skirtings […]
Comment The rising A$ dollar this week has not dampened enthusiasm for merino fibre. All sectors active in good widespread competition. Certified wool especially the broader merinos showed healthy gains in keen competition. Chinese indent buyers showed they are still prepared to accumulate volume across a wide range of types. European interest also active in […]
COMMENT Market started aggressively with keen competition on best spec fine wool and then settled to finish the day basically unchanged. Certified wool again topping the sale with significant gains achieved. FLEECE Selected best superfine were keenly sought after. 18.5 Micron and finer 1-2% dearer in very keen competition. 19.0 / 21.5 generally unchanged. SKIRTINGS […]