A nationwide providing of 30,137 bales went beneath the hammer, down 3,400 on final week, resulting in a complete of 28,312 bales offered. The nationwide pass-in charge eased to six.1%, returning to single digits for the primary time in a month.
Within the west, Fremantle recorded modest beneficial properties amid a smaller choice, with the 18MPG up 12¢ to 1867¢ and the 19MPG up 10¢ to 1734¢, whereas broader microns additionally improved barely. The Western Merino Carding Indicator edged 2¢ decrease to 751¢.
This week in Mecardo, Andrew Woods analysed the Australian wool provide (see article right here). He discovered that AWTA core take a look at volumes have been 18% decrease year-on-year for the three months to September. He famous that October confirmed a rebound, rising 5.5% on the identical month in 2024 as increased costs inspired saved wool to re-enter the market. Curiously, he noticed that the western clip has broadened beneath improved seasonal circumstances, whereas the japanese clip stays finer.
