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Wool Market Remains Strong

Wool Market Remains Strong

New Zealand Wool Services International Limited’s Marketing Executive, Mr Paul Steel reports that today’s North Island wool sale of 6,800 bales saw a clearance of 96 percent. This high sale rate was achieved even allowing for a gain by the New Zealand dollar of over 1.5 percent while the sale was in progress.

A limited offering of Fine Crossbred Fleece was 1 percent dearer while Coarse Crossbred Fleece of average colour remained firm. Average/poor colour was 2 percent dearer.

Fine Crossbred Early Shorn and Second Shear were overall 1 percent dearer.

Coarse Crossbred Early Shorn and Second Shear 37 and 38 micron 3 to 5 inch was 1 percent dearer whilst 39 micron remained firm. 37 micron and Coarser 3 to 4 inch and shorter was 1 to 2 percent cheaper.

Strong competition with China and Western Europe principals, supported by the United Kingdom and India.

Next sale on 18th July comprises approximately 8,100 bales from the South Island.

ENDS

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