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British wool prices up as strong demand emerges

The eighth British wool sale saw both the British Wool Index and the average greasy sale price increase sale on sale.

Broader microns drag down South African wool market

The 10th sale of the 2020-21 season was held on 21 October with an offering of 7,011 bales.

New Zealand wool market extends strong performance

New Zealand saw South Island market operate this week with an offering of 8,580 bales.

Australian wool market maintains upward trend but late easing raises concerns

It was a quite a rollercoaster ride for the Australian wool market this week, with a large upward ride on Tuesday and downward movements on Wednesday.

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Executive Market Report - 19th October 2020

China has decided to skip setting GDP growth target for 2021 and focus instead on spending and more stimulus measures to support the economy, Premier Ki Keqiang stated in his government report on last week.

Insight19 Oct 2020

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for week ending 8 October

The 8 October USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report reported net cotton sales of 98,900 RB for 2020-21 were down 45% from the previous week and 61% from the prior 4-week average.

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Polyester fibre prices lifted on restocking spree

Polyester staple fibre prices were lifted 7-9% in China and by 3% in India on the back of rising feedstock costs and restocking activities from downstream converters.

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Polyester prices surge on demand support

Polyester filament yarn offers were firmer this week as downstream mills stocked up materials amid rising costs of raw material.

PTA / MEG prices recover on demand support

Purified terephthalic acid prices in Asian markets recovered this week supported by improving polyester chain in China, although the outlook remains clouded by the on-going global coronavirus pandemic.

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Cotton futures at more than eight-month high

US cotton futures jumped to their highest in more than eight months, as the US$ weakened and rains in major growing regions delayed harvest of the fibre.

Prices16 Oct 2020

Wool Market Report - 16 October 2020

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

Prices16 Oct 2020

South African wool market indicators up 9%

The ninth sale of the 2020-21 season, held on 14 October, saw a sharp rise of 9% across the South African merino indicators this week.

Prices16 Oct 2020

New Zealand wool market dearer with price gain of 6%

New Zealand saw North Island market offer 5,938 bales this week, of which 97% were cleared. Keen widespread competition was seen with most sectors operating strongly.

Pricesfree16 Oct 2020

Australian wool auction sees prices rise 30% since the recent low of week 10

The Australian wool market experienced another good week with the EMI gaining 30% from week 10, which had hit the lowest level in 18 years.

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Executive Market Report - 12 October 2020

Manufacturing economies in Asia mostly improved in September as producers continued to ramp up their operations following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.

Insight12 Oct 2020

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for week ending 1 October

According to the USDA weekly export sales report of 1 October net cotton sales of 178,400 RB for 2020-21 were down 24% from the previous week and 27% from the prior 4-week average.

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Polyester fibre prices up on cost support

Polyester staple fibre offers were raised as producers in China picked offers up slightly in line with a sharp rise on crude oil sentiment during the holiday.

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Polyester filaments up on active buying

Polyester filament yarn offers were mostly lifted in China during the holiday period due to active downstream buying.

Acrylonitrile prices surge across regions

The purified terephthalic acid market fluctuated in China and offers and bids for spot volumes at discount to Futures’ value.

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Cotton futures hit seven-month high

US cotton futures climbed to over a seven-month high, opening the week on reports that the US President would be discharged from hospital and concerns of crop damage from Storm Delta, which was expected to become a hurricane.

Wool Market Report - 9 October 2020

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

South African wool market continues to see sharp uptrend

The eighth sale of the 2020-21 season saw a sharper uptrend in values in US dollar terms.

Merinos generally dearer at New Zealand wool auction

New Zealand saw South Island operate this week with an offering of 7,517 bales, of which 90% were cleared.

Another better week for Australian wool

The upward trend seen over the last five weeks continued across all micron ranges in this week’s Australian wool sale.