The first sale of the 2019 summer season, held on 12 February, had 51,813.6 kg on offer.
Although the offering of the first sale is always mixed and varied in length, the buyers actively competed for the small quantity of mohair on offer.
A highest price of R509.10 was paid for a bale of average style 24 micron kid mohair. The average market indicator closed on R278.98, which is unchanged from the previous auction.
Compared to the previous sale, prices were as follows: Kids (summer) not quoted. Young Goats (summer) not quoted. Fine Adults down 2.6%. Strong Adults down 2.5%. Average unchanged.
Source: Mohair SA
