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COMMENT Not a lot of change today. The AUD was a little softer against the USD and Melbourne sold in isolation including a small selection from New Zealand. FLEECE All descriptions were generally firm with the exception of 20.0/20.5 average Chinese types, which were a little easier -0.5/1.0%. SKIRTINGS Generally firm with strong market […]
Comment Sales resumed this week following the annual three week recess. With many European business winding up for their summer holidays, and Chinese demand a little uncertain, all prices opened cheaper on Tuesday. Following that initial reaction, there was some daily market movement between centers as prices began to align for similar qualities. The final […]
COMMENT Sales have reopened after the three week recess on a cautious tone. The market expectation was for a cheaper market. Prices opened lower but were well maintained in large volume around those adjusted levels. FLEECE Best fine certified NM lines remain keenly sought after with 18.5 and finer fully firm. Italian interests dominating. Good […]
Comment While the general market was cheaper across the board, the standout performance continues to be the few high quality fine wool clips. Not only the NM clips, but all best style 16.0 to 18.0 micron with good specification suitable for the Italian market. They were all dearer for the week. Fine wool is not […]
COMMENT Not much change in the market today with the exception of the few best superfine fleece types that remain keenly sought after for the Italian market. FLEECE Best selected clips 16.5 / 18.0 micron were 2% dearer. All good specification fleece with 1% VM and 19.5 micron and finer generally unchanged. 20.0 / 20.5 […]
Comment The gap between certified wool and non certified wool continues to widen in the closing week of sales. The large volume offered did test the market, however it is segmented with best style and strength less affected by this weeks activity. Greasy wool traders took the opportunity to take some cover against open positions, […]
COMMENT Market cheaper. Inferior fine wool the most affected. FLEECE Best 15.5 / 17.0 micron unchanged in a limited selection Best 17.5 / 21.5 micron 1 to 2% easier Inferior 17.5 / 21.5 micron 2 to 3% easier SKIRTINGS All good light fault skirtings generally 1 to 2% easier. OPEN TOP 1% easier.
COMMENT Market cheaper, best least affected. FLEECE Best 17.5 micron and finer 1% easier Best specification, low VM all micron categories only 1% easier All other types with average specification closed a full 2% easier with some large irregularities. SKIRTINGS All good light fault skirtings generally 2% easier. OPEN TOP Unchanged
Comment There were some quite distinct patterns in the way prices moved this week. The best fine wool of 17.5 micron and finer remain very keenly sought after, albeit in small supply, The average fine wool, most usually destined for the Chinese market, were all tending cheaper over the week as demand slows in China […]
COMMENT Best fine fleece and good light fault types remain keenly sought after. FLEECE Best 17.5 micron and finer 1 to 2% dearer Good to average 17.5 micron and finer 1% easier 18.0 / 18.5 micron 1% easier for all descriptions 19.0 / 19.5 micron generally unchanged 20.0 / 21.5 micron 1% dearer, lower VM […]