Comment
All types and descriptions were keenly sought after this week, but it was the better specification, higher yielding types that are attracting the most interest. The market trended upwards each day, with the bulk of the offering most suitable for the Chinese market. The carding market and skirtings are also selling well, and this is adding to the overall more positive outlook for wool producers.
With the Australian dollar strengthening against the USD, the AWEX EMI increased by 2.3% for the week in US value.
AWEX Eastern Indicator compared with 05/12/25
Eastern Indicator
Close: 1542
Change in +1.3%
Authentico Index Values
15 Micron
Close: 3047
Change in %: -2.9
16 Micron
Close: 2572
Change in %: +1.2
17 Micron
Close: 2425
Change in %: -0.08
18 Micron
Close: 2250
Change in %: -1.7
19 Micron
Close: 2182
Change in %: +2.7
Authentico Indicator
Close: 2440
Change in %: -0.3
Forecast
40,000+ bales will be offered for the 2nd consecutive week. At the same time, the Australian dollar continues to strengthen against the USD. Being the last sale prior to the Christmas recess, there is expected to be mixed motives amongst the buyers and traders. Maybe it’s not ideal to have such large volume so close to the Christmas recess where logistic management becomes much more challenging. However, we did manage to finish this week on a positive tone with this information well known in advance.
Auction offering – current week
| Market | Sale | Offered | Sold | Passed In |
| North | S 24 | 10009 | 9455 | 5.5% |
| South | M 24 | 23061 | 21835 | 5.3% |
| West | F 24 | 7725 | 7138 | 7.6% |
Auction offering – next week
| Market | Sale | Sale days | Volume |
| North | S 25 | T / W | 12230 |
| South | M 25 | T / W | 21187 |
| West | F 25 | T / W | 7092 |
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Der Beitrag AUSTRALIAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT erschien zuerst auf The Schneider Group.