Uruguayan wool market sees prices up to US$13.03 per kilo

The Uruguayan wool market recorded transactions reaching up to US$13.03 per kilo of fleece during the week ending October 23, according to the Uruguayan Wool Secretariat (SUL). Prices varied significantly based on fiber fineness, yield, conditioning, certifications, and payment terms.

The highest price was achieved by an 8,850 kg lot of Merino wool featuring RWS certification, green tag conditioning, a 16.3 micron diameter, and an 81.5% wash yield. This lot sold for US$13.03 per kilo of fleece plus US$1.03 for by-products, with a 30-day payment term.

Other notable Merino transactions included a 2,600 kg lot of 16.7 micron wool with RWS certification selling for US$12.05 per kilo, and an 18,900 kg organic certified lot of 18.9 micron wool selling for US$11.32 per kilo. Corriedale wool transactions were reported at lower price points, ranging between US$2.70 and US$5.55 per kilo.