Market Analysis
Wool supply, price and demand
Sheep numbers are low (as the latest surveys and estimates point out) and from that wool production is also low in historical terms. It seems
Andrew Woods
May 12, 2020
Sheep numbers are low (as the latest surveys and estimates point out) and from that wool production is also low in historical terms. It seems
It is difficult reporting weekly on the continuing demise of the wool market, with price decline now seemingly a weekly occurrence. AWEX noted that at
It is now almost a weekly theme for the wool market to post lower prices, with high pass-in rates and pre-sale seller withdrawals contributing to
Shearing intervals shorter than the standard 12 months have increased in popularity for broader merino wool in recent years. The proportion of shorter length wool
Given the turmoil in world economies and the consequent effect on wool prices, it is time to check on the performance of other apparel fibre
It is now becoming clearer how the COVID-19 virus is impacting on the wool market. Bale clearance at auction is down with mills either not
The Coronavirus has seen plenty of volatility hit all markets, and wool and livestock have not been immune. Wool has copped the brunt of the
A couple of weeks ago Mecardo looked at the seasonal flow of wool from the major southern hemisphere exporters in order to estimate the likely
Originally this week was scheduled as the Easter recess, however a decision was made to provide an additional selling opportunity for growers on the back
AWEX MPGs do a good job of tracking the main value part of the greasy wool market (the fleece lines between 16.5 and 32 micron)
Mecardo last looked at fibre prices in early February, concluding that uncertainty due to COVID-19 had a reasonable chance of leading to lower prices. This
With the supply chain which greasy wool supplies disrupted by delays to orders and payments, the effective demand for greasy wool has fallen quickly. The
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