AUSTRALIAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT
Comment
There was not much positive news to report from this week’s sale series. Volumes for sale were small, the supply variable and generally quite average in terms of quality. Traders continue to report of limited opportunity to sell. This is a reflection of this time of the year as well. It’s not the perfect time for the supply chain to be making crucial decisions for the next seasons demand. Summer holidays are pending in Europe as mills are gearing up to shut down in August. We’re unlikely to see any major changes in the last few weeks of sales prior to our recess.
AWEX Eastern Indicator compared with 28/06/24
Eastern Indicator
Close: 1125
Change in % -1.5
Authentico Index Values
15 Micron
Close: 3250
Change in %: +2.6
16 Micron
Close: 2123
Change in %: -1.1
17 Micron
Close: 1782
Change in %: -2.7
18 Micron
Close: 1644
Change in %: -1.5
19 Micron
Close: 1542
Change in %: -1.2
Authentico Indicator
Close: 1932
Change in %: -1.07
Forecast
It’s still too early to see any of the higher quality superfine clips from the new season. Vegetable matter would be considered higher than normal, and we note some clips from NSW with some colour following good rain. While western districts of Victoria and South Australia have recorded a dryer than average start to winter.
Auction offering – current week
Market | Sale | Offered | Sold | Passed In |
North | S 01 | 12379 | 11773 | 4.9% |
South | M 01 | 15023 | 13533 | 9.9% |
West | F 01 | 6839 | 6132 | 10.3% |
Auction offering – next week
Market | Sale | Sale days | Volume |
North | S 02 | T / W | 10934 |
South | M 02 | T / W | 16355 |
West | F 02 | T | 5649 |
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