
Non-mulesed and RWS wool volumes
One of the big challenges to the wool market in Australia is the growing demand for non-mulesed wool, with premiums for non-mulesed RWS-accredited wool rising
One of the big challenges to the wool market in Australia is the growing demand for non-mulesed wool, with premiums for non-mulesed RWS-accredited wool rising
The wool market has maintained its steady start to the new selling season, posting its second consecutive weekly rise. The Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) closed
The 2024-25 season was one of continued weakness in apparel fibre prices and drought in south eastern sheep regions. This article takes a look at
The Australian wool market opened the 2025/26 season on a steady note, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) rising 1 cent to close at 1,208
Premiums for quality assured wool, non-mulesed wool, are the bright light in the wool market at present, with feedback continuing to indicate demand in excess
In a fitting end to a season marked by volatility and tight supply, the wool market held firm in the final sale of the 2024–25
Wool production has come under downward pressure due to dry seasonal conditions, particularly in Victoria and South Australia over the past 12 months, along with
The wool market strengthened in the penultimate sale of the season, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) rising by 10 cents to close at 1,207
It is 18 months since Mecardo last looked at the supply and price for wool on the very fine edge of Australian merino production. Prices
The wool market edged lower this week, with the EMI falling 2¢ to 1,197¢/kg, in what proved to be a tale of three markets in
Wool production volumes have been under strong downward pressure during the past year as a combination of dry seasonal conditions, increased costs, and low prices
Despite early buyer interest in the reduced supply, softer demand for finer Merino weighed on the market, while the crossbreds and courser segments showed resilience.
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