AUSTRALIAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT - The Schneider Group

Comment

After another positive week where we saw good gains across a wide range of microns, there are a couple of very good highlights this week. 15 and 18 micron categories were the standouts showing 3.5 % increase in price which hopefully reflects a small spike in demand. The EMI compared to the same time last year is 16% higher and 10% higher in USD terms. This shows steady improvement as the selection has reduced and we start to see some affect on the market. Volume is definitely driving the market at the moment, however widespread indent buying from all sectors is also having an impact in a positive manner. Add to this the regular pattern of trading from the greasy traders offers good competition which growers are the beneficiaries. Good demand for certified wool continues in both merino and crossbred types.

AWEX Eastern Indicator compared with 22/08/25

Eastern Indicator

Close: 1261

Change in +1.1%

Authentico Index Values

15 Micron

Close: 2970

Change in %: +3.4

16 Micron

Close: 2111

Change in %: +1.0

17 Micron

Close: 1944

Change in %: +0.9

18 Micron

Close: 1908

Change in %: +3.7

19 Micron

Close: 1747

Change in %: +0.9

Authentico Indicator

Close: 2050

Change in %: +2.1

Forecast

The national volume consistently sits just a shade under 30,000 bales again next week, which should see very little change. Volume continues to drive the market and in the short term we should not see any dramatic change.

Auction offering – current week

Market	Sale	Offered	Sold	Passed In
North	S 09	10860	10601	2.4%
South	M 09	14216	13369	6.0%
West	F 09	4228	3752	11.3%

Auction offering – next week

Market	Sale	Sale days	Volume
North	S10	T / W	10408
South	M10	T / W	15744
West	F10	T	3591

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