AUSTRALIAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

Comment

All types and descriptions were keenly sought after this week, but it was the better specification, higher yielding types that are attracting the most interest. The market trended upwards each day, with the bulk of the offering most suitable for the Chinese market. The carding market and skirtings are also selling well, and this is adding to the overall more positive outlook for wool producers.

With the Australian dollar strengthening against the USD, the AWEX EMI increased by 2.3% for the week in US value.

AWEX Eastern Indicator compared with 05/12/25

Eastern Indicator

Close: 1542

Change in +1.3%

Authentico Index Values

15 Micron

Close: 3047

Change in %: -2.9

16 Micron

Close: 2572

Change in %: +1.2

17 Micron

Close: 2425

Change in %: -0.08

18 Micron

Close: 2250

Change in %: -1.7

19 Micron

Close: 2182

Change in %:  +2.7

Authentico Indicator

Close: 2440

Change in %: -0.3

Forecast

40,000+ bales will be offered for the 2nd consecutive week. At the same time, the Australian dollar continues to strengthen against the USD. Being the last sale prior to the Christmas recess, there is expected to be mixed motives amongst the buyers and traders. Maybe it’s not ideal to have such large volume so close to the Christmas recess where logistic management becomes much more challenging. However, we did manage to finish this week on a positive tone with this information well known in advance.

Auction offering – current week

Market	Sale	Offered	Sold	Passed In
North	S 24	10009	9455	5.5%
South	M 24	23061	21835	5.3%
West	F 24	7725	7138	7.6%

Auction offering – next week

Market	Sale	Sale days	Volume
North	S 25	T / W	12230
South	M 25	T / W	21187
West	F 25	T / W	7092

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