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Pricesfree14 Jan 2019The Australian wool market has begun the year on a positive note, following on from the good finish to 2018.
Pricesfree8 Jan 2019A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.
Pricesfree8 Jan 2019The New Zealand wool market experienced a decline at the last week of sales of 2018 despite a weaker local currency.
Australian wool industry leader Fox & Lillie is aiming to meet the growing demand for ethical, sustainable and traceable wool through a new initiative.
Pricesfree17 Dec 2018The tenth sale of the 2018/19 selling season saw a strengthening in demand which resulted in the majority of prices being firm to slightly dearer. The increased activity resulted in a much better clearance than of late with 78% of the offering being sold.
Pricesfree10 Dec 2018The South African wool market ended the first half of the season unchanged at this week’s auction, held on 4-5 December, with the Cape Wools Merino Indicator increasing by 14 points (0.1%) to close at a value of R207.85 (clean). The Cape Wools All Wool Indicator gained 0.1%.
Pricesfree10 Dec 2018At the penultimate sale of the 2018 calendar year, the Australian wool market experienced a small decline. In a complete contrast to the previous sale, this was mainly due to large losses experienced in the crossbred sector, while the Merino fleece types recorded overall gains.
Pricesfree3 Dec 2018The South African wool market traded slightly lower at this week’s auction, held on 27-28 November, with the Cape Wools Merino Indicator decreasing by 241 points (1.2%) to close at a value of R207.71/kg (clean). The Cape Wools All Wool Indicator fell by 1%.
Pricesfree3 Dec 2018The Australian wool market experienced a disappointing week following last week’s strong increases. A small lift in the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) was largely driven by substantial rises among the crossbred types, as the Merino fleece sector generally recorded losses.
