NEW ZEALAND MARKET REPORT – The Schneider Group

Summary

Market continues to soften.

Comment

Combined North and South Island National Sale this week with an offering of 9,200 bales.

Selection consisted of 45% crossbred fleece, good to average colour, 33% crossbred second shear, mostly good colour, 5% crossbred lambs, good to average colour, 13% associated oddments, 4% halfbred fleece.

The New Zealand market continues to soften with another negative correction on the back of the gains over the last two months. This was surprising based on the low volume of wool coming onto the current market.

Fleece

Good colour fleece generally supported.

Shears

Good colour shears generally supported.

Lambs

Good colour lambs still keenly sought after especially on the finer side.

Oddments

Notable lack of support on the carding oddments.

Passings

29% passed in.

Next Auction

National sale with an offering of 8,500 bales THURSDAY 13th AUGUST 2026.