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Comment Wool sales have finished on a very strong note with all merino categories dearer over the three-day series. The volume for sale was up on recent trends following the more positive market tone in the previous few sales. Growers were wanting to take advantage of this. The selection was, however, heavily focused on the […]
Comment The penultimate sale for 2023 has ended very positively. All types and descriptions came under strong buying pressure adding on to gains recorded in the previous few weeks. The finer wools were those most keenly sought after. The Chinese market is favoring the wools 16.5 to 18.5 micron as they appear good value while […]
COMMENT Market dearer again but settled at the higher values. FLEECE 16.0 micron and finer 2% dearer Best Italian specification 17.0 / 18.0 a full 1% dearer and keenly sought after. All other average specification 0.5/1.0% dearer SKIRTINGS All descriptions 1% dearer. OPEN TOP 1% dearer.
COMMENT Market dearer, despite strengthening Australian dollar. Mixed reports regarding general demand with some traders more optimistic than others. FLEECE All descriptions 1 to 2% dearer with 18.5 micron and finer most affected. SKIRTINGS All descriptions 1 to 2% dearer. OPEN TOP 1% dearer.
Comment Following on from the positive close the previous week, the market opened strongly. Reports of strong domestic demand in the Chinese market, perhaps driven by a large uniform order, has fueled interest. The local currency is erratic against the USD but the most positive outcome was the result of the sale on Wednesday. After […]
Comment The performance in the luxury end of the market, the sub 15.0 micron range, is well worth recognising. When compared to the same sale in November 2022, the 14.5 micron average price for good fleece wool is currently 5% higher in 2023. This, despite the general market negativity, has been quite a remarkable performance. […]
COMMENT Quality fine wool still keenly sought after. FLEECE Good specification 14.5 / 15.5 micron tending dearer for best lots and in keen demand. Best 16.0 / 16.5 micron 1% easier in good supply. Best 17.0 / 18.5 micron up to 1% dearer All other descriptions up to 1% cheaper. SKIRTINGS Good skirtings 0.5% easier […]
COMMENT Market generally 1% easier, on average, across the board. FLEECE Spinner 14.5 / 16.0 non mulesed types keenly sought after and 2% dearer. Italian interests. All other descriptions 1 to 2 % easier with 18.5 micron the most affected. SKIRTINGS 15.5 micron 1% dearer Others 1% easier. OPEN TOP 1% easier.
COMMENT All descriptions dearer. The market was initially buoyant on the back of favorable currency exchange rates over the weekend that stimulated some prompt sales. FLEECE All descriptions up to 2% dearer with the average Chinese specification those most affected. SKIRTINGS All skirtings generally 1 to 2% dearer. OPEN TOP Nominally 1% easier.
Comment There was little change in the market but on average, prices were softer overall. The European market is not as positive as it was a couple of months ago. While supply is good for fine wool at the moment, we are seeing a reduction in the price gap between the very best and the […]