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19 January 2024 - FROM THE ARCHIVES

Positive start to calendar year not maintained

The Australian wool market struggled to sustain the positive momentum observed in the opening sale of 2024, with the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) recording a 17‑cent decline over the course of three selling days this week to close at 1196c/kg.

The most significant drop in prices occurred on the opening day when there was a 16‑cent reduction in the EMI, the largest daily fall in five months.

Merino Fleece Micron Price Guides (MPGs) decreased as much as 50 cents, with finer microns bearing the brunt of the downturn while broader types generally saw reductions of 10 ‑ 20 cents.

Despite the EMI showing no movement on Wednesday, a more positive atmosphere prevailed, marked by modest increases in Melbourne and Fremantle.

The Melbourne‑only sale on Thursday noted only minor fluctuations, and all Micron Price Guides closed within five cents of the previous day's values.

Throughout the week there was a noticeable emphasis on better‑specified wool, resulting in reduced demand for less‑favourable types including those with high mid‑break types.

Merino Skirtings reported mixed results, with some of the better types maintaining good support while the lower spec types eased back.

Crossbreds demonstrated resilience amid the weakness in the Merino sector, firming by 5 ‑ 10 cents, while Merino Cardings made very little change, closing the sale on a firm basis.

After a fortnight of large volumes, the upcoming week will see a dip to 41,733 bales rostered over two days.

Archive

Selling Roster

July 2023 to June 2024

M01

Week Commencing
3.07.23

Proceeds Due
14.07.23

M02

Week Commencing
10.07.23

Proceeds Due
21.07.23

Sale Recess

Week Commencing
17.07.23

Sale Recess

Week Commencing
24.07.23

Sale Recess

Week Commencing
31.07.23

M06

Week Commencing
7.08.23

Proceeds Due
18.08.23

M07

Week Commencing
14.08.23

Proceeds Due
25.08.23

M08

Week Commencing
21.08.23

Proceeds Due
1.09.23

M09

Week Commencing
28.08.23

Proceeds Due
8.09.23

M10

Week Commencing
4.09.23

Proceeds Due
15.09.23

M11

Week Commencing
11.09.23

Proceeds Due
22.09.23

M12

Week Commencing
18.09.23

Proceeds Due
29.09.23

M13

Week Commencing
25.09.23

Proceeds Due
6.10.23

M14

Week Commencing
2.10.23

Proceeds Due
13.10.23

M15

Week Commencing
9.10.23

Proceeds Due
20.10.23

M16

Week Commencing
16.10.23

Proceeds Due
27.10.23

M17

Week Commencing
23.10.23

Proceeds Due
3.11.23

M18

Week Commencing
30.10.23

Proceeds Due
10.11.23

M19

Week Commencing
6.11.23

Proceeds Due
17.11.23

M20

Week Commencing
13.11.23

Proceeds Due
24.11.23

M21

Week Commencing
20.11.23

Proceeds Due
1.12.23

M22

Week Commencing
27.11.23

Proceeds Due
8.12.23

M23

Week Commencing
4.12.23

Proceeds Due
15.12.23

M24

Week Commencing
11.12.23

Proceeds Due
22.12.23

Sale Recess

Week Commencing
18.12.23

Sale Recess

Week Commencing
25.12.23

Sale Recess

Week Commencing
1.01.24

M28

Week Commencing
8.01.24

Proceeds Due
19.01.24

M29

Week Commencing
15.01.24

Proceeds Due
25.01.24

M30

Week Commencing
22.01.24

Proceeds Due
2.02.24

M31

Week Commencing
29.01.24

Proceeds Due
9.02.24

M32

Week Commencing
5.02.24

Proceeds Due
16.02.24

M33

Week Commencing
12.02.24

Proceeds Due
23.02.24

M34

Week Commencing
19.02.24

Proceeds Due
1.03.24

M35

Week Commencing
26.02.24

Proceeds Due
8.03.24

M36

Week Commencing
4.03.24

Proceeds Due
15.03.24

M37

Week Commencing
11.03.24

Proceeds Due
22.03.24

M38

Week Commencing
18.03.24

Proceeds Due
28.03.24

M39

Week Commencing
25.03.24

Proceeds Due
5.04.24

Sale Recess

Week Commencing
1.04.24

M41

Week Commencing
8.04.24

Proceeds Due
19.04.24

M42

Week Commencing
15.04.24

Proceeds Due
26.04.24

M43

Week Commencing
22.04.24

Proceeds Due
3.05.24

M44

Week Commencing
29.04.24

Proceeds Due
10.05.24

M45

Week Commencing
6.05.24

Proceeds Due
17.05.24

M46

Week Commencing
13.05.24

Proceeds Due
24.05.24

M47

Week Commencing
20.05.24

Proceeds Due
31.05.24

M48

Week Commencing
27.05.24

Proceeds Due
7.06.24

M49

Week Commencing
3.06.24

Proceeds Due
14.06.24

M50

Week Commencing
10.06.24

Proceeds Due
21.06.24

M51

Week Commencing
17.06.24

Proceeds Due
28.06.24

M52

Week Commencing
24.06.24

Proceeds Due
5.07.24

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