AUSTRALIAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT - The Schneider Group

Comment

The wool market finished the week in positive territory following an excellent result of last week. Consolidated demand from China as the Chinese New Year approaches and pushes three weeks of selling into two. Good widespread competition across most micron categories, however 16 micron struggled this week due to a lack of demand. Signals are currently positive coming out of China and Europe as we approach an excellent offering of superfine wool next week. Certified wool is continuing to attract keen attention from buyers and the lower end of the market improves as buyers look for value. Processed wool market is also very keen, showing that China, Japan, Korea and a lesser degree Europe are showing improved demand.

AWEX Eastern Indicator compared with 30/01/26

Eastern Indicator

Close: 1677

Change in +0.7

Authentico Index Values

15 Micron

Close: 3242

Change in %: +3.2

16 Micron

Close: 2594

Change in %: -2.6

17 Micron

Close: 2541

Change in %: +1.7

18 Micron

Close: 2460

Change in %: +3.5

19 Micron

Close: 2258

Change in %: UNCH

Authentico Indicator

Close: 2553

Change in %: +0.7

Forecast

Week 33 is a designated superfine wool sale, which usually excites the market as it is the last opportunity to purchase high quality fine wool between now and Sept 2026. Early signs are for a positive market with all sectors active. Certified wool will be keenly sought as buyers try to secure some volume. Week 34 will be a recess due to Chinese New Year and this should help steady the market over the 3-week period.

Auction offering – current week

Market	Sale	Offered	Sold	Passed In
North	S 32	12721	12448	2.1%
South	M 32	18252	17581	3.7%
West	F 3	5993	5714	4.7%

Auction offering – next week

Market	Sale	Sale days	Volume
North	S 33	T / W	9006
South	M 33	T / W	21630
West	F 33	T / W	7335

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