Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report) - Emerging Textiles

Wool prices per micron type and local market in US$, Euro and A$ - Australia, China, South Africa, New Zealand

Wool Prices in Australia Weekly Report

3 March 2017

Wool prices have again surged this week in Australia, over anticipations of tighter supplies later this year. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South African are provided.

Wool prices have further surged this week in Australia, with the benchmark indicator reaching a new record level at 1,500 Aussie cents per kilo clean.

Demand has been boosted by rising concerns about a possible lack of supply whereas offer has been at a relatively low level above 40,000 bales.

The EMI has risen 3.52% in A$ terms, being up 34 cents or 3.09% in US dollar terms and 36 cents or 3.39% in euro terms.

Medium micron categories have this time as sharply risen as fine micron categories.

Over the last 12 months, 17 micron prices have surged 40.2% in A$ terms whereas 21 microns have only gained 17.7% and 25 microns have not moved.