The Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) lifted by 9¢ for this week to close at 1,179¢, while the Australian dollar was up 0.44¢ to US$0.676, which contributed to the EMI in US$ terms also rising by 11 cents to 764¢. The Western Market Indicator didn’t fare as well, falling 9¢ to close at 1,237¢.
Turnover this week was up slightly at $27.79 million or $1,303 per bale, taking the year to date value to $1,831 million.
The response to the stronger buyer interest in the market was the halving of the pass-in rate, this week down to 8.8%, resulting in 21,315 bales clearing, 654 more than last week. Contributing again was a large withdrawal prior to sale of 12% of the original offering. AWEX noted that the national offering is 10.9% lower when compared year-on-year.
The rises were across the board for Merino types, with stand-out rises of 40 cents plus for 16.5 MPG in Sydney, as well as the 18 MPG in Melbourne & Fremantle along with the 19 MPG in Melbourne. Crossbred types were generally 20 cents off the pace, while Cardings held steady in all centres.
Market takes a breather
Next week
Next week’s national offering is just 21,690 bales with Sydney & Fremantle only selling on one day while Melbourne will offer on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Unfortunately, the early strength this week did not continue to the close of selling, with Melbourne and Fremantle reporting an easier trend on the final day.
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Data sources: Riemann, AWEX, Mecardo
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