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Comment Week 37 saw a resurgence of better prices for superfine merino 16.5 micron and finer this week, especially certified RWS, NM/CM all showing gains of between 2.5 and 4 % which was against the trend of the broader microns this week. WHY? We are seeing good demand for the top end weaving and spinning […]
COMMENT Market a little easier, especially LB fault (fleece 1.5/2.5%). FLEECE Best fleece with good specification, low VM and non mulesed or ceased mulesed, all firm unchanged. Other fleece descriptions, especially those with more than 1.5% VM, were 0.5 to 1% easier. SKIRTINGS Best lots FNF were sellers favor, others 1% easier. OPEN TOP Unchanged.
COMMENT Chinese topmakers supporting RWS with healthy incentives as the gap increases between certified and non-certified wools. FLEECE Best 18.5 micron and finer very firm. Average 18.5 micron and finer par to 1% easier. 19.0 / 19.5 micron light fault generally unchanged. 20.0 / 21.5 micron par to 1.0 % easier SKIRTINGS Best style very […]
Comment Week 33 showed how resilient the market can be when we have the biggest offering we have seen for twelve months coupled with the best offering of high quality superfine merino wool this season. Growers backed their judgement this week and were rewarded with outstanding prices and competition especially for RWS, Authentico, NM & […]
COMMENT RWS continues to attract keen competition and healthy incentives above the market in the largest offering for 12 months. Market remains firm with Melbourne the only market selling today in Australia. FLEECE Selected best lots 17.0 micron and finer were fully 1% dearer, with others fully firm. 17.5 / 18.5 micron closed firm tending […]
COMMENT Grower resistance slows market easing with approx. 30% passed in today. FLEECE All best style and specification 19 micron and finer par to 1% easier. Others 195 micron and broader generally firm, some irregularity in inferior types.. SKIRTINGS Best fine FNF par to 1% easier. B/C Fault 1-2% easier. OPEN TOP All descriptions generally […]
COMMENT Look for a shining light in an easier market, the better NM 18 micron and finer types continue to sell at strong premiums to the general market. FLEECE All best style and specification 18 micron and finer 1% dearer, NM and CM a little more. Others 19 micron and finer generally firm, some irregularity […]
Comment It was another very positive week for the wool market. All types and descriptions were dearer from the start and continued. There is continued interest in European types, particularly NM and CM lines of wool. This is a good sign and helping to sustain the strength of the fine wool market. There is no […]
COMMENT Increased volume of RWS accredited wool creates widespread competition for wool producers. Market finishes in positive territory off good demand from all sectors. FLEECE All best style/length descriptions were 2% dearer. Chinese specification 1-2% dearer in good competition. SKIRTINGS Better light fault skirtings 1 to 2% dearer. OPEN TOP All descriptions 2 % dearer. […]
COMMENT AUTHENTICO NM/CM attract healthy incentives as exporters seek high quality fine wool. FLEECE Best specification 15.5 / 18.5 micron par to 1% dearer in keen competition. All average specification 18.5 micron and finer 1% easier All 19.0 / 21.0 micron generally unchanged. SKIRTINGS Best style fully firm in good competition. All other irregular. OPEN […]