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Comment It wasn’t the result that we would have been hoping for with all descriptions easing over the week. Traders are indicating that business is very limited and the large indent operators also slowed down, likely to be linked with a buildup of unsold stocks. The shining light was certainly on the better prepared, certified, […]
COMMENT The market steadied today, particularly for the better wools which were harder to buy. FLEECE All better descriptions unchanged except for 17.0 to 18.0 micron, 1% dearer All Chinese descriptions up to 1% easier. SKIRTINGS Generally 2% easier OPEN TOP All descriptions up to 1% easier.
COMMENT It was a cheaper market tone across the board today. FLEECE Better types and descriptions were 1% easier. All others 2% easier. SKIRTINGS Generally 2% easier OPEN TOP All descriptions up to 2% easier.
Comment With the New Zealand offering in Melbourne, the volume of superfine wool available was significantly up this week and this impacted on the market trend. 15.0 and 16.0 micron average types were certainly lower due to the volume available. The pressure remains on certified wools 16 to 19 micron, but it’s also important that […]
COMMENT The market was generally 1% easier across the board. FLEECE A larger offering of 15.5 micron and finer were irregular with the market outcome being strongly influenced by specification and certification. All other descriptions 1% easier. SKIRTINGS Generally 1% easier OPEN TOP All descriptions up to 1% easier.
Comment The focus this week might well be the way that it finished with the Sydney sale operating in isolation. Following a positive lead from South Africa on Wednesday evening, the Sydney sale started positively on Thursday without any major movement. However, as the sale progressed, the better performing wools were looking a good 1% […]
COMMENT Sydney sold in isolation. All better descriptions were dearer with the focus on yield and processing performance. FLEECE All best types 17.0 to 19.0 micron 1% dearer. Others 0.5% dearer. SKIRTINGS Better light fault skirtings 1% dearer. OPEN TOP All descriptions firm in a small selection.
Comment The various markets are offering variable wool types. The selection in Sydney is primarily 19.5 micron and finer, high yield and with a reasonable supply of spinner style with good specification. These clips, especially when certified to a QA program like RWS or Authentico, are selling at levels well above the market averages. And, […]
Comment The premium for micron is returning to more historical levels and, like last week, there were good premiums for style. Buyers looking for quality, particularly 15.0 to 18.0 micron are having to compete strongly. Even some of the buyers acting on behalf of Chinese interests are competing for the better wools. The general trend […]
Comment The general market sentiment was soft but it was very clear that good fine wool from 15.0 micron to 18.0 micron, especially those clips that are certified and traceable, was dearer. Selected clips were extreme and it was very encouraging to see that buyers are again selective for style as well as specification. The […]