FUHRMANN NZ MARKET REPORT

Summary

Market generally cheaper.

Comment

North Island only selling, offering 8,250 bales.  The selection consisted of 35% ewe fleece, 35.0 to 38.0 micron, 35% early shorn and second shear, 36.0 to 38.0 micron, 20% lambs fleece, 10% associated oddments and miscellaneous types.  Predominantly good colour fleece and shears.  There was widespread competition with Australasian carpet mills and Europe main and support from South East Asia and China.

Fleece Wools

Ewe fleece buyers favour.

Poorer style fleece in a limited selection 2.5% dearer.

Second Shears

All descriptions buyers favour.

Lambs

Erratic, up to 5% cheaper but super style low VM types commanding a premium.

Oddments

All descriptions buyers favour.

Passings

10% Passed In.

Next Auction

North Island offering 7,200 bales, South Island offering 10,060 bales 30th January.