FUHRMANN NZ MARKET REPORT

Summary

Shorter wools dearer, fleece wools buyers favour.

Comment

North Island only selling today with 7,000 bales on offer.  The selection consisted of 30% hogget fleece, 31.0 to 35.0 micron, 15% ewe fleece, 36.0 to 40.0 micron, 35% early shorn/hogget second shear, 31.0 to 38.0 micron, 15% associated oddments and 5% miscellaneous types.  Keen widespread competition with China and Indian subcontinent main and support from Europe and United Kingdom.

Fleece Wools

75/100 mm & longer buyers favour.

Second Shears

75/100 mm & shorter hogget shears and early shorn 5% dearer.

Oddments

All descriptions firm.

Passings

5% Passed In.

Next Auction

South Island only selling with 5,500 bales on offer 28th November.