Wrapping up Textile Exchange Conference 2025 – Reflections from Lisbon
We leave Lisbon both inspired and energised
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We leave Lisbon both inspired and energised
Summary Market mixed. Comment Combined sale with the South Island offering 5,595 bales and the North Island offering 3,830 bales. Selection consisted of 12% crossbred fleece mostly good colour, 17% hogget fleece, good colour, 26% crossbred hogget and second shear good colour 50/100mm, 6% crossbred lambs fleece, good/poor colour 50/100mm, 12% halfbred, 9% merino, 14% […]
COMMENT. Despite the support from Chinese indent and greasy traders today the market continues to slide. FLEECE Best style Euro spec 1-2% easier. All China styles 18.5 micron and finer 2% easier. All China styles 19/21 micron 1% easier. SKIRTINGS Best FNF skirtings 2% easier. OPEN TOP All descriptions 1% easier.
COMMENT. A stable currency, and grower resistance could not stop the market from stumbling again today, however the few certified wools sold today at very good levels in comparison. FLEECE Best style and specification 16/17 micron generally firm in limited selection. All China styles 16 to 18.5 micron 2% easier. All China styles 19/21 micron […]
Comment Unfortunately, this week the downward trend continued as a lack of demand and over supply met head-to-head. Chinese indent buying supported the market as greasy traders tried to make some sense of what was happening through this sharp spike and sharp fall in the market. Indian indents deserted the market waiting for the panic […]
COMMENT. Grower resistance with a high passed in and withdrawn rate today help stem the flow of a falling market. FLEECE Best style and specification 16/17.5 micron generally 1-2% easier. All China styles 16 to 21.5 micron 1-2% easier in weakened demand. SKIRTINGS Best FNF skirtings 1-2% easier. OPEN TOP All descriptions unchanged in small […]
COMMENT. Weaker than expected Aussie Dollar plus a lack of demand see the market continue to slide despite the better style offering. FLEECE Best style and specification 16/18.5 and finer generally 1-2% easier. All China styles 16 to 21.5 micron 3% easier in weakened demand. SKIRTINGS Best FNF skirtings 2% easier. OPEN TOP All descriptions […]
Comment Auction levels were weaker as the rise of the previous few weeks was clearly unsustainable. It was an unusual sale roster with the Sydney sale selling later in the week due to a public holiday on Monday. Prices did appear to steady early on Thursday. However, with expectations of larger national volume next week, […]
Authentico® is shaping the future of responsible luxury wool
Summary Market continues its upward trend. Comment South Island only offering 6,450 bales. Selection consisted of 22% crossbred fleece mostly good colour, 19% hogget fleece, good colour, 10% crossbred hogget and second shear good colour 50/100mm, 6% crossbred lambs fleece, mostly good colour, 4% halfbred fleece, 9% halfbred hogget fleece, 7% merino fleece, 5% merino […]
