AUSTRALIAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

Comment

AWEX report that this was the smallest national offering since September 2020. The market showed little change overall but the best fine and superfine types, suitable for the Italian market, were in keen demand. This was most evident for the few more stylish clips around 17.0 micron with good specification. Generally speaking, the market was a little softer with little clear direction from China on the merino fleece types. The better skirtings and crossbreds however, sold to higher levels over the week. It is often the cheaper types that are the first to move. The large Chinese topmakers continue to dominate the market, buying directly through their local agents.

AWEX Eastern Indicator compared with 30/05/25

Eastern Indicator

Close: 1199

Change in % unchanged -0.4%

Authentico Index Values

15 Micron

Close: 3250

Change in %: unchanged

16 Micron

Close: 2102

Change in %: -2.3

17 Micron

Close: 1904

Change in %: +3.7

18 Micron

Close: 1792

Change in %: -0.3

19 Micron

Close: 1751

Change in %:  +1.8

Authentico Indicator

Close: 2029

Change in %: +0.5

Forecast

Fremantle come back online next week with a sale scheduled. All centres will sell on the Wednesday and Thursday with Monday a public holiday to celebrate our Kings Birthday in most states of Australia.

Auction offering – current week

Market	Sale	Offered	Sold	Passed In
North	S 49	7735	7284	5.8%
South	M 49	15071	13255	12.0%
West	F 49	no sale

Auction offering – next week

Market	Sale	Sale days	Volume
North	S50	W / T	8960
South	M50	W / T	14770
West	F50	W / T	6457

If you want to see the complete Wool Sales Roster click here.