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Comment Apart from the superfine types, all wool categories still look reasonable value in comparison to where we were two or three years ago. While the fine wool is on the high side in comparison, it’s in this area that we’ve seen the most interest and the lowest supply. The superfine sector needs to maintain […]
The market opened opened cautiously, a little flat in the tone of bidding. However, the buyer interest certainly improved in the second half of the auction to remain well supported to the close. COMMENT The passed in rate was 3.6% and 7.4% in Sydney and Melbourne respectively. FLEECE 16.5 micron and finer 1% dearer in […]
Comment All merino types and descriptions were in demand this week. Prior to the opening of the auction, prices were expected to be strong with exporters and traders hinting at healthy sales since the previous close. The market opened strongly and continued. The most inferior types were initially the most affected with volume and price […]
Market dearer. Chinese indent orders dominating the market. COMMENT All descriptions dearer from the outset. FLEECE Generally 2 to 3% dearer across the whole range meaning in actual value that the finest types were most impacted again. SKIRTINGS A full 1% dearer OPEN TOP 1% dearer.
Market dearer across the board. Focus on fine wool. COMMENT There is very little premium for quality at the moment with the best value being clearly the better types. FLEECE 19.0 micron and finer 2 to 3% dearer with tender and inferior types most affected 19.5 / 21.5 micron 1% dearer. Low VM and tender […]
Comment It was another stellar performance for the Australian auction this week. There was no Fremantle sale which reduced the national volume to around 36,000 bales. All types and descriptions were dearer with buyers competing to meet the current prompt demand for greasy wool. There was a push by some Chinese indent operators on Wednesday […]
Market continues upward. COMMENT Indent buyers on behalf of Chinese mills were very active. Less than 5% passed in. FLEECE 20.5 micron and finer 1% dearer across the board. 21.0/22.0 micron fully firm. SKIRTINGS 17.0 / 18.0 micron 1 to 2% dearer. 18.5 / 19.5 micron 2% dearer. OPEN TOP 18.5 micron and finer fully […]
Comment All types and categories attracted strong competition this week but it was the fine wools that were in keenest demand. Short fine merino types for knitwear are in strong demand and limited supply so the price gap between them and the better weaving types is minimal. In contrast, the price range between fine wool […]
Fine wool keenly sought after. COMMENT Fine merino dearer, others generally unchanged FLEECE 16.5 micron and finer 2% dearer 17.0 / 17.5 micron fully firm 18.0 / 18.5 micron 1% dearer 19.0 / 21.0 micron generally unchanged 21.5/22.0 tending easier SKIRTINGS 17.5 micron and finer 2% dearer 18.0 / 19.5 micron 1% easier OPEN TOP […]
Market dearer. COMMENT Fine wool in keenest demand irrespective of quality. There’s little premium for quality with Chinese interests dominating. FLEECE All fleece 1% dearer with low VM most affected. There is little premium for good strength as buyers chase types that can include tender wool for knitting. SKIRTINGS Few better low VM types 18.5 […]