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Global wool market price fluctuations

Overview

The global wool market is experiencing varied regional trends. In Australia, prices have faced downward pressure due to seller hesitation and increased supply. Specifically, the Eastern Market Indicator fell to AUS 18.19, or approximately US$ 12.68 per kilo, with Merino fleeces being particularly affected by selective demand.

In contrast, the British wool market has seen a recovery, with average auction prices reported at £1.70/kg, which is 70p/kg higher than the previous year. Meanwhile, in Uruguay, transactions for certified fine lots reached approximately US$ 13.53 per clean kilo base.

Entities

Endeavour Wool Exports · Techwool Trading · British Wool · Phil Stocker · Secretariado Uruguayo de la Lana

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Global commodity markets see shifts in wool and urea prices

    Wool prices in Australia have declined due to high supply, while urea prices in Argentina have reached import parity following shifts in Chinese export quotas and global market trends.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Wool markets show divergent trends in Australia and the UK

    Wool markets show contrasting trends: Australian prices have declined amid currency volatility and seller hesitation, while British wool prices are seeing a strong recovery, reaching a 10-year high in producer-

Sources

bichosdecampo.com · mecardo.com.au · thecountrysmallholder.com · todoelcampo.com.uy