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Comment Prices have consolidated slightly below the levels achieved after last week’s very positive sentiment. Most expected a weaker market, but it performed better than most expectations. Traders are still concerned about limited demand at these levels but the volatility will create more opportunities. The best fine wool is no doubt attracting strong interest from […]
COMMENT. Market a little cheaper overall, however best and finest wool remains very keenly sought after. FLEECE Best style and specification very firm. Selected lots 1 to 2% dearer. Others 16.5 and 17.5 micron 1 to 2% easier 18.5 to 20.0 micron 1% easier 21.0 micron buyers favour in limited supply. SKIRTINGS FNF skirtings up […]
Comment The wild and fluctuating trend of the market has continued this week with significant market increases across all merino fleece types. The small supply has no doubt influenced some who need shipment prior to the Christmas recess. It was hard to follow and prices settled around similar levels on the second day of the […]
Comment Strong gains across all types and descriptions this week were another indication of the impact that we can expect from a shortage of supply. It takes very little to create the urgency and this appears to be driven by the need to have wool moved prior to the Christmas recess. Will it last beyond […]
Comment It was an extraordinary week for the wool market with unprecedented increases in price across the broad spectrum of types. It’s difficult to explain the reasoning for such a market reaction. We noted the finest microns were those again in the greatest demand and in particular, the better quality certified clips. The trading companies […]
Comment The Nanjing Wool Conference held last week set the tone for this strong market surge. It resulted in one of the largest weekly gains in years. All types and descriptions with the exception of the carding sector advanced in price to levels, in some cases, not seen in 5 years. Supply and demand will […]
Comment It was another very positive result for wool prices at the Australian auction centres this week. The improved superfine offering available across both the Sydney and Melbourne sales, were keenly sought after. Chinese activity was positive and focused on the 16.0 to 18.5 micron and finer range while the Italian sector competed for the […]
Comment Auction prices have rallied strongly, catching some by surprise. It’s been an exceptionally good run and one that is well needed to build confidence in the industry. The usual major buyers are facing good competition from a wider range of exporters while supply remains a limiting factor. With the considerable rise on Tuesday, prices […]
Comment The market is continuing its upward trend for the 7th consecutive sale. There’s particular interest in fine wool with 16.0 to 18.0 micron coming under the greatest pressure. This is a welcome result with current fine wool prices not sufficient to sustain a fine wool production enterprise. The drought conditions in southern Australia have […]
Comment Sales opened on a positive note following the three-week mid-year recess. We were offered large volume, with in excess of 40,000 bales on sale across the three selling centres. The total value of this week’s sold wool was around AUD M$55. Activity was evenly spread amongst a good cross section of buyers. This was […]