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Comment Sales have opened in 2021 on a very positive note. Despite the large national offering and a stronger Australian Dollar against the USD, all types and descriptions were in demand. There was strong interest on the finer microns but it should also be noted that they are in smaller supply than what we would […]
The market opened for 2021 on a sound note. A focus on fine and superfine wool that remains in limited supply. COMMENT Despite the large volume this week, the market has opened on a very firm basis, strengthening a little as the sale progressed. FLEECE 18.0 micron and finer best 2% dearer, good fully firm […]
Comment A little under 45,000 bales were offered to the trade in the final sale for 2020. This is about 9% less than what was rostered. We appreciate the transparent approach of the Australian industry in providing such information but this ‘over estimation’ could well have created unnecessary concern leading into the large sale. We […]
Market rallies to finish on a strong tone after a cautious start. COMMENT Buyer activity increased as the sale progressed. Fine wool was of particular interest. FLEECE 17.5 micron and finer fully firm. 18.5/21.5 micron closed around 1% easier but were improving. SKIRTINGS 16.5 micron 1% dearer 17.5 / 18.5 closed at similar levels to […]
Market easier COMMENT A large offering and stronger AUD against the USD. FLEECE Few best fine wool types were well maintained. Better specification, including NM, 16.5 / 19.0 micron 1% easier Average to inferior specification 16.5 / 19.0 micron 2% easier All 19.5 / 21.5 micron 2% easier SKIRTINGS 17.5 micron and finer up to […]
Comment All types and descriptions rallied this week despite nearly 42,000 bales rostered for sale. As with recent weeks, the eventual offering was less than anticipated. The final volume actually offered was 8% lower and another 5% was passed in below grower expectations despite the positive market. While buyers were actively seeking the better performing […]
Market dearer. COMMENT All descriptions again dearer with widespread buyer competition. FLEECE Few 15.0 micron and finer 3% dearer 15.5 / 19.5 micron 2% dearer 20.0 / 21.5 micron 1 to 2% dearer SKIRTINGS 17.5 micron and finer 1% dearer 18.5 / 19.5 micron 2 to 3% dearer OPEN TOP 2 to 3% dearer.
Market dearer. Keen interest in all types and descriptions. COMMENT Only 5 to 6% passed in rate in a large offering. A significant change when compared to the last 6 months. FLEECE Best fine fleece 2.5% dearer All other better specification types 2% dearer All average specification a full 1% dearer. SKIRTINGS Best fine skirtings […]
Comment It was another positive week for the wool market. There appears to be more sectors active at the moment. There remains keener interest in the better lots and while difficult to measure in premiums, we continue to see more demand at auction for NM lots with certain good specifications. While prices settled a little […]
Market 1.5% dearer. COMMENT Market levels have returned to last week’s basis plus a little more. Strong market tone. FLEECE Generally 1.5% dearer SKIRTINGS 1 to 1.5% dearer, finest most affected OPEN TOP Nominally 1% dearer.