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Comment The wool market tracked in a generally positive trend this week, with the carding segment showing the most significant gains. We had a very impressive superfine merino selection ranging from 13.5 to 19.5 micron. Some of the most stylish wool we have seen this season was on offer however even with the increased demand […]
Comment The wool market finished the week in positive territory following an excellent result of last week. Consolidated demand from China as the Chinese New Year approaches and pushes three weeks of selling into two. Good widespread competition across most micron categories, however 16 micron struggled this week due to a lack of demand. Signals […]
Comment Week 30 wool sales continued to improve however less excited than the opening week. Strong buying and trading drove the market to new levels not seen for many months/years, giving some encouragement as farmers have had to grapple with extreme drought and fire conditions during the Australian summer. Improved demand out of China helped […]
Comment The final selling week of the year finished with a positive tone without any real advancement. The EMI has finished approx. the same as last week, whilst all sectors were active which feels like a great starting point for improvement in the new year. Certified wool still remains the shining light of encouragement to […]
COMMENT. Market starts the week positively. FLEECE All descriptions up to 1% dearer for 16.5/21.5 micron SKIRTINGS All descriptions up to 1% dearer in strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions very firm.
COMMENT. Market starts the week positively with all sectors active. FLEECE Best style and specification very firm. Selected lots 1% dearer. China styles 15.5/16.5 micron 1% easier with tender types most affected. 17.5/18.5 micron generally unchanged. 19.5/21.5 micron 1% dearer in limited supply. SKIRTINGS All descriptions 1-2% dearer in strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions […]
COMMENT. Market finished the week in a generally positive manner. Best style in keen demand. FLEECE Best style and specification very firm. Selected lots 1% dearer. Others 18.5 micron and finer generally firm. 19.0 and broader 1% easier SKIRTINGS Best FNF skirtings up to 2% dearer. OPEN TOP All descriptions umchanged.
COMMENT. Market continues its upward trend finishing the day 4-5% higher in strong demand. FLEECE Best Style Fleece 16.5/18.0 mic 4% dearer. All descriptions 185/20 mic 3% dearer. All descriptions 20.5/21.5 mic 2-3% dearer. All China fleece types 2-3% dearer. SKIRTINGS Best FNF skirtings 4% dearer in very strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions 2-3 […]
COMMENT. Market continues its upward trend finishing the day 4-5% higher in strong demand. FLEECE All descriptions 16.5/17.5mic 5% dearer. All descriptions 18/20 mic 4% dearer. All descriptions 20.5/21.5 mic 3-4% dearer. SKIRTINGS FNF skirtings 4% dearer in very strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions 2-3 % dearer in limited selection.
COMMENT. Market continues its upward trend finishing the day 3-4% higher in strong demand. FLEECE All descriptions 16.5/17.5mic 4% dearer. All descriptions 18/18.5 mic 3% dearer. All descriptions 19/21.5 mic 2-3% dearer. SKIRTINGS FNF skirtings 2-3% dearer in very strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions 2 % dearer in limited selection.