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Comment The general softening of the market this week was more pronounced in the medium to broader merinos. The general market tone is still very positive all things considered. But it is also heavily influenced by the large volume of inferior quality. Longer staple length and lower staple strength when added to the increase in […]
COMMENT Again not a lot of change in the market. Most descriptions closed around similar levels. FLEECE Best 18.5 micron and finer very firm. Average 18.5 micron and finer slightly easier. 19.0 / 19.5 micron light fault generally unchanged. 20.0 / 21.5 micron 0.5 to 1.0 % easier SKIRTINGS Best very firm, tending harder to […]
COMMENT Not much change in the market. Best fine keenly sought after. FLEECE Best fine very firm tending 1% dearer with NM/CM keenly sought by Italian interests. All other descriptions 0.5% easier. SKIRTINGS Generally par to 1% easier OPEN TOP A little harder to buy in a limited offering.
Comment There was little change overall in the general market but we certainly noticed fewer extreme prices in the superior fine sector. This is largely due to the higher percentage of RWS certified wool in the offering last week compered to this week. This resulted in less extreme prices on average for the best fine […]
COMMENT Melbourne sold in isolation. Not a lot of change overall. FLEECE Best light fault fleece tending just a touch dearer. Others, while a little irregular, closed firm. SKIRTINGS Better fine skirtings continue to be well supported and were 0.5% dearer. Others fully firm. OPEN TOP Fully firm
COMMENT Market edging upwards with competition from China improving. FLEECE All descriptions 1% dearer on average with the better light fault types most affected. SKIRTINGS Up to 1% dearer OPEN TOP Fully firm
COMMENT Best fine firm, all others a little cheaper. FLEECE Selected best fine lots fully firm, tending slightly dearer. All other descriptions 0.5/1.0% easier. SKIRTINGS Par to 1% easier OPEN TOP Up to 1% easier
COMMENT A large and high quality offering from Tasmania was the highlight. Selected best fine wools were targeted based on mulesing status and selected QA programs. FLEECE Selected best lots 17.5 micron and finer were 1 to 2% dearer, all others 1% dearer. 18.0 / 21.5 micron closed 0.5 to 1.0 % dearer, tending stronger […]
COMMENT Best fine wool keenly sought after. We have a large superfine selection on offer this week. FLEECE 16.5 / 17.5 micron best keenly sought after and tending slightly dearer especially for selected NM/CM lines 16.5 / 17.5 micron average quality types generally unchanged 18.5 / 19.5 micron were just 0.5% easier 20.5 / 21.5 […]
Comment Exporters continue to face difficulties with shipping schedules. Delays from the dump, through the shipping terminals and a lack of space on the available ships are all impacting on the wool supply chain. There is no doubt that covid related issues are impacting on staff levels. Customers are agitated and exporters are facing delays […]