THE first six months of 2021 has been solid for the merino industry with all micron categories currently trading at a higher price than at Christmas 2020.<\/p>\n
The Southern Market Indicator began the year at 1134 cents\/clean and is currently at 1369, as we enter the midseason recess.<\/p>\n
The 17 micron indicator and 18 micron indicator have both lifted 31%, the 19 micron indicator has lifted 27% and 21 micron indicator is up 14%.<\/p>\n
Merino wool market looks very solid going forward. Fine wools look like they will remain near current levels, with supply and cashmere prices dictating any price movements.<\/p>\n
Overall, merino wools could strengthen as there is a higher degree of optimism among exporters and brands are talking about upcoming collections at trade fairs that are now in full swing.<\/p>\n
The crossbred market has not preformed as strongly only lifting 9%.<\/p>\n
COVID-19 has really affected the crossbred market with hand knitting yarns, quilt fillings and furnishings struggling for consumer demand.<\/p>\n
The highlight of wool sales in early July was a local woolclip, Elders Ararat offered in their Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) sale catalogue at the National Wool Selling Centre, Brooklyn.<\/p>\n
Measuring between 18.5 and 21 micron and exceeding expectations, the prices achieved were 14% higher than the market (which finished flat).<\/p>\n
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) is an international standard that addresses animal welfare in sheep farms and a chain of custody of wool from certified farms to the final product.<\/p>\n
Goals include recognising the best practices of farmers, ensuring wool comes from farms with a progressive approach to managing their land, from sheep that have been treated responsibly, to create an industry benchmark that will drive improvements in animal care, land management and social welfare.<\/p>\n
RWS aims to provide a robust chain from farm to final product so that customers are confident that wool in the products they choose meet RWS standards.<\/p>\n
Elders Ararat are pleased to offer wool producers this option if they choose to market their wool down this path.<\/p>\n
Wool Manager Craig Potter said Elders Ararat is an accredited auditor and can guide wool producers through the journey.<\/p>\n
\u201cGlobally, the future looks very bright for all types for wool as this is the fibre of the future- natural, soft, elastic, absorbent, warm, cool, hypoallergenic,\u201d Mr Potter said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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