AUSTRALIAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT - The Schneider Group

Comment

The wool market tracked in a generally positive trend this week, with the carding segment showing the most significant gains. We had a very impressive superfine merino selection ranging from 13.5 to 19.5 micron. Some of the most stylish wool we have seen this season was on offer however even with the increased demand the volume tested this segment of the market. 14.5/15.5 micron was very lacklustre, whilst 16.5/19.5 continued their upward trend. The big improvement this week were the weaker more variable Chinese topmaking types which underpinned the market positivity. Certified wools still continue to operate in positive territory, with keen interest from European and Chinese interests. Demand remains spasmodic at best, with the main demand coming from Chinese topmakers, and European interests trying capture the last of the superfine selection before a large void between now and September 2026. India are slow to react with mainly price sensitivity being the main concern, whilst Japan and Korea which mainly trade in processed types are steady but slow.

AWEX Eastern Indicator compared with 06/02/26

Eastern Indicator

Close: 1693

Change in +0.9

Authentico Index Values

15 Micron

Close: 3140

Change in %: +3.1

16 Micron

Close: 2609

Change in %: +0.6

17 Micron

Close: 2546

Change in %: +0.2

18 Micron

Close: 2472

Change in %: +0.5

19 Micron

Close: 2267

Change in %: +0.4

Authentico Indicator

Close: 2568

Change in %: +0.6

Forecast

Week 34 sees the market in recess whilst China celebrates the Lunar New Year. This is unfamiliar territory for the wool market, which we hope will be a positive experience for all sectors of the market. We will have to wait until Week 35 to see what reaction a week off has on the market taking into account currency movements, demand and supply.

Auction offering – current week

Market	Sale	Offered	Sold	Passed In
North	S 33	8942	8719	2.5%
South	M 33	20497	19376	5.5%
West	F 33	7862	7322	6.9%

Auction offering – next week

Market	Sale	Sale days	Volume
North	S 34	RECESS	CNY
South	M 34	RECESS	CNY
West	F 34	RECESS	CNY

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