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Arcadian Wool Brokers

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5222 1022

Address: 151 Yarra Street 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.arcadianwool.com.au

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25.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M30: (Compared to close of sale M29) SMI: 1167 up 33 cents 16.5 mic: 2224 +156c/kg 17.0 mic: 2038 +128... 17.5 mic: 1896 +118 18.0 mic: 1693 +59 18.5 mic: 1561 +67 19.0 mic: 1428 +38 19.5 mic: 1357 +31 20.0 mic: 1266 +21 21.0 mic: 1169 +7 22.0 mic: 1128 -20 26.0 mic: 720 -5 28.0 mic: 483 +12 30.0 mic: 375 +1 32.0 mic: 255 +4 Merino cardings: 871 +56 Summary: Melbourne wool auctions got off to a quiet start on Tuesday with 18.0 and broader categories losing some of the previous weeks gains, however demand for better style 17.5 micron categories and finer were eagerly sought by the trade and these styles all ended the day dearer. By Wednesday, all merino styles were hotly contested, especially best top making styles with good tensile strength and non-mulsed lots. This trend continued into the final day of selling today with some extremely strong price increases seen for superfine merino wool. While crossbred wool didn't see the price gains of merino wool, it held firm and closed the week relatively unchanged. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finished the week up 33 cents to close at 1167. Melbourne offered a total of 23,861 bales, of which 6.2% was passed-in. Wool sales continue next week, with a two-day sale commencing Wednesday due to the Tuesday public holiday. See more

22.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M25: (Compared to close of sale M24) SMI: 1119 down 42 cents 16.5 mic: 2018 -31c/kg 17.0 mic: 1865 -53... 17.5 mic: 1733 -46 18.0 mic: 1570 -68 18.5 mic: 1474 -60 19.0 mic: 1392 -62 19.5 mic: 1323 -56 20.0 mic: 1248 -42 21.0 mic: 1181 -54 22.0 mic: 1154 -10 26.0 mic: 728 -31 28.0 mic: 469 -34 30.0 mic: 371 -25 32.0 mic: 256 -25 Merino cardings: 778 +15 Summary: Being the last week of auction sales prior to a three week Christmas recess, buyers were selective in their purchasing; favouring spinners and best-topmaking styles with good measurements over lesser style wools with poor measurements. However all categories eased in price, the former by 25-35c/kg, while the latter fell 45-55c/kg. Merino skirtings were less affected, finer styles easing by 15-20c/kg and broader styles by 25c/kg. Crossbred wools eased by 25-35c/kg. This downward trend was met with grower resistance and the pass-in rate climbed to 18.6% of the total Melbourne offering of 24,132 bales. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finished the week down 42 cents to close at 1119. Wool sales resume the week commencing Monday 11th January 2021. We'd like to wish all our clients, friends and associates a very joyous Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. See more

22.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M51: (Compared to close of sale M50) SMI: 1,110 down 31 cents 18 mic: 1,427 -56c/kg ,, 19 mic: 1,297 -71c/kg ,,... 20 mic: 1,224 -56c/kg ,, 21 mic: 1,223 -27c/kg. ,, 28 mic: 589 -24c/kg ,, Merino cardings: 903 +7c/kg ,, Summary: A small offering in Melbourne this week with just 10,138 bales. Better style categories still achieving good competition, compared to lesser style, low yielding types; albeit at current reduced price levels. Crossbred wool also affected, with price falls across the range of micron categories. Merino cardings went against the trend and finished the week slightly dearer. Well hold our last Melbourne auction sale for the financial year next week; being M52. See more

21.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M08: (Compared to close of sale M07) SMI: 915 down 62 cents 16.5 mic: 1556 -20c/kg 17.0 mic: 1415 -69... 17.5 mic: 1327 -51 18.0 mic: 1221 -54 18.5 mic: 1151 -46 19.0 mic: 1090 -51 19.5 mic: 1039 -64 20.0 mic: 1020 -73 21.0 mic: 998 -81 22.0 mic: 984 -89 26.0 mic: 731 -57 28.0 mic: 470 -55 30.0 mic: 428 -26 32.0 mic: 241 -29 Merino cardings: 618 -33 Summary: What a week... open-cry auctions in Melbourne were out, video auctions were in; and then, after a late night reprieve on Monday it was decided that open-cry auctions could go ahead. Which they did and prices tumbled across the board for all micron categories, although medium merino categories felt the worst falls this week and 22.3% of the offering of 19,279 bales was passed-in. Crossbred wool didnt fare much better, with falls of between 26-57c/kg and merino cardings also eased, losing another 33c/kg this week. Photo: Young 15 month Poll Merino Rams. See more

21.01.2022 Arcadian Wool Brokers offered their Week 18 catalogue in Melbourne today to strong buyer support and the Southern Market Indicator (SMI) ended the day 43c/kg dearer to close at 1,570. The overall pass-in rate today was a very low 2.6%. All merino categories ended the day 39-57c/kg dearer, while crossbred wools, especially broader categories closed the day up to 50c/kg dearer. Merino skirtings, crutching and locks all saw good gains across the board. Top prices in our M18 ca...talogue were 1,650c/kg for a 3 bale line of merino fleece branded XXXXSUP measuring 14.6 micron, 72mm and 35 N/kt produced by the Greenbank family at Snake Valley; who also took out the top price for merino skirtings, which was 1,285c/kg for a 5 bale line branded MPCS, testing 15.5 micron and 33N/kt. Our top price for medium merino fleece was 1,342c/kg for an 8 bale line branded AAAM, measuring 21.2 micron, 95mm and 31 N/kt produced at Burrumbeet by the Sawyer family. The top price for fine crossbred fleece was 1,300c/kg for an 8 bale line branded AAACBK measuring 21.8 micron and 92mm produced by the Burgess family at Tarrayoukyan. And the top price for broad crossbred fleece was 929c/kg, for a 5 bale line branded AAACBK measuring 26.2 micron and 107mm, produced by the Kruger family at Penshurst. And finally, the top price for merino lambs wool was 1,190c/kg for an 8 bale line branded SUPAAAMLMS measuring 18.2 micron and 60mm produced by the Rizzoli family at Cape Clear.

21.01.2022 ... the skirtings, crossbred and oddments auction sale area.

21.01.2022 Due to a systems failure of wool buying software, wool auctions were cancelled today around Australia. Arcadian Wool Brokers expects to hold our M35 auction this Friday. Well keep our clients updated as news comes to hand...

20.01.2022 Strong buyer support for Arcadian Wools Week 20 auction catalogue saw the Southern Market Indicator (SMI) end the day 20c/kg dearer to close at 1,554. The pass-in rate today was 4.3%. All merino fleece categories ended the day 32-57c/kg dearer, while 28 micron crossbred wool closed the day 8c/kg dearer. Low VM merino skirtings ended the day 30-40c/kg dearer. Top prices for our M20 catalogue were 1,539c/kg for a 2 bale line of merino fleece branded AAAASUP measuring 15.7 mi...cron, 78mm and 30 N/kt produced by the Neville family at Cressy. The top price for merino skirtings was 1,311c/kg for a 3 bale line branded AAAMNKS, testing 15.7 micron and 34N/kt produced by Dalveen Parchim P/L at Lake Bolac. Our top price for medium merino fleece was 1,272c/kg for an 8 bale line branded AAAM, measuring 22.0 micron, 107mm and 30 N/kt produced at Mortlake by Fitzgibbon Farms P/L. The top price for Corriedale fleece was 1,329c/kg for a 9 bale line branded AAACD measuring 22.7 micron and 92mm produced by the Mickel family at Coleraine. And the top price for broad crossbred fleece was 870c/kg, for a 3 bale line branded AAAMX measuring 26.7 micron and 120mm, produced by Fraser Brothers at Glengower. And finally, the top price for merino lambs wool was 1,222c/kg for a 3 bale line branded AAAMLMS measuring 17.8 micron and 58mm produced by the Rumler-Trainor Partnership at Lismore. See more

20.01.2022 While sale prices opened 20-40c/kg cheaper across all micron categories at auction sales in Melbourne today, by the final hour of selling price levels for 19 micron and finer had actually rallied and these types closed at levels similar to the quotes of the previous week. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) ended the day down 27c/kg, to close at 1,500 and the overall pass-in rate was 16.5%. Top prices for our M16 catalogue were 1,498c/kg for a 3 bale line of merino fleece bra...nded EXSUPAAAFM measuring 15.0 micron, 77mm and 33 N/kt produced by Damian & Christy Linke at Dunkeld. Our top price for medium merino fleece was 1,099c/kg for a 5 bale line branded AAAM, measuring 21.0 micron, 64mm and 35 N/kt produced at Naracoorte by the Boddington family. The top price for merino skirtings was 1,188c/kg, for a 3 bale line of 16.3 micron, 27 N/kt skirtings branded AAAMPCS produced by the Harvey family at their Poplars Merino Stud at Murgheboluc. Top price for fine crossbred fleece was 1,141c/kg for a single bale branded AAAFXWNS measuring 22.7 micron and 90mm produced by Ron Winfield at Brimpaen. The top price for broad crossbred fleece was 820c/kg, for a 9 bale line of AAAFX that measured 27.2 micron and 100mm, produced by Mal Linke and family at Dunkeld. And finally, the top price for merino lambs wool was 1,160c/kg for a 2 bale line branded AAAMLMS measuring 17.3 micron and 45mm produced by the Cameron family at Pigeon Ponds. See more

19.01.2022 Southern Region Wool Market report: 5th May 2020 Sale M45: SMI: 1,176 down 28 cents 18 mic: 1,500 -19c/kg clean 19 mic: 1,394 -43c/kg ,,... 20 mic: 1,341 -41c/kg ,, 21 mic: 1,314 -56c/kg ,, 22 mic: 1,324 - 40c/kg ,, 28 mic: 669 +1c/kg ,, Merino cardings: 819 -24c/kg ,, Summary: Prices tumbled again today for all merino wools; the one bright spot being the strong demand from exporters for unmulesed lots; giving a premium of sorts. Crossbred wools finished the day unchanged on last weeks close. The pass-in rate today was 16.6%. Auction sales continue tomorrow.

19.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M15: (Compared to close of sale M14) SMI: 987 up 26 cents 16.5 mic: 1707 +48c/kg 17.0 mic: 1608 +36... 17.5 mic: 1506 +32 18.0 mic: 1403 +40 18.5 mic: 1286 +44 19.0 mic: 1181 +45 19.5 mic: 1106 +35 20.0 mic: 1058 +33 21.0 mic: 1027 +24 22.0 mic: 1020 +11 28.0 mic: 483 +18 30.0 mic: 428 +30 Merino cardings: 701 +5 Summary: Merino categories were the favoured beneficiaries of increased trade demand at wool auctions in Melbourne this week. Happily, this coincided with an increase in better style new-season wools starting to come onto the market. 17.0 to 18.5 micron fleece and good style skirtings were especially well supported. Crossbred fleece categories were well supported and sold in sellers favour with increases of up to 10c/kg greasy evident. Better style merino cardings, locks and oddment styles saw some small increases, but remained relatively unchanged to previous weeks. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finished the week at 987, up 26 cents. The overall pass-in rate this week was 5.7% on an offering of 16,830 bales. Auction sales continue next week. See more

18.01.2022 Southern Region Wool Market report: 28th April 2020 Sale M44: SMI: 1,228 down 22 cents 18 mic: 1,544 -24c/kg clean 19 mic: 1,456 -30c/kg ,,... 20 mic: 1,419 -49c/kg ,, 21 mic: 1,408 -51c/kg ,, 28 mic: 669 -4c/kg ,, Merino cardings: 846 -15c/kg ,, Summary: Today superfine, better style wools with good measurements continued to attract good competition from exporters and the trade alike and ended the day relatively unchanged; while 18 micron and broader styles eased by 24c/kg to 51c/kg. Crossbred wools were up to 10c/kg cheaper across the board. While lesser style merino and crossbred wools carrying fault bore the brunt of falls. Pass-in rate today was 17.1%, while some growers are choosing to withdraw wool prior sale. Photo: Social distancing in Selling Room One prior to commencement of sale.

18.01.2022 Southern Region Daily Wool Market report: Sale week: M52: (Compared to close of sale M51) SMI: 1,088 down 22 cents 16.5 mic: 1665 -27c/kg 17.0 mic: 1566 -22... 17.5 mic: 1468 -20 18.0 mic: 1397 -30 18.5 mic: 1323 -38 19.0 mic: 1278 -19 19.5 mic: 1237 -35 20.0 mic: 1221 -3 21.0 mic: 1193 -30 28.0 mic: 564 -25 30.0 mic: 476 -14 32.0 mic: 269 -29 Merino cardings: 878 -25 Summary: Price falls across the market today for all micron categories, although better style wools still achieving stronger competition, compared to lesser style, low yielding types; albeit at current reduced price levels. Crossbred wool also affected. Auction sales continue in Melbourne tomorrow. See more

18.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M29: (Compared to close of sale M25) SMI: 1134 up 15 cents 16.5 mic: 2068 +40c/kg 17.0 mic: 1910 +45... 17.5 mic: 1778 +45 18.0 mic: 1627 +57 18.5 mic: 1494 +20 19.0 mic: 1390 -2 19.5 mic: 1326 +3 20.0 mic: 1245 -3 21.0 mic: 1162 -19 22.0 mic: 1148 -6 26.0 mic: 728 unchanged 28.0 mic: 471 +2 30.0 mic: 374 +3 32.0 mic: 251 -5 Merino cardings: 815 +37 Summary: 'Happy New Year'... and so it was for the commencement of the 2021 wool selling year in Melbourne this week. With 56,840 bales on offer nationally this week, the market started the week reasonably unchanged with some minor price movement for finer micron categories. By Wednesday, 18.5 micron and finer categories were quoted up to 32c/kg dearer and this followed through to merino skirtings and oddments. Stronger crossbred fleece saw price increases of 10-20c/kg clean. Finer merino categories continued to climb today on the final day of selling, with increases for the week of between 40-57c/kg clean. There was good buyer competition with most exporters active. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finished the week up 15 cents to close at 1134. Wool sales continue next week with a national offering of approximately 49,140 bales. See more

17.01.2022 What better way to end the 2019 wool selling year than on a high? Arcadian Wool Brokers offered our last auction catalogue of the current year in Melbourne today where merino fleece categories closed the day 35-50c/kg dearer. 28 micron crossbred fleece ended the day up 28c/kg and the Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finished the day at 1,516; up 28 cents from the close of the previous week. Top prices for our M25 catalogue were 1,478c/kg for a single bale of merino fleece bran...ded AAAM measuring 16.0 micron, 74mm and 34 N/kt produced by Modbury Holdings at Deniliquin, NSW. Top price for strong merino fleece was 1,130c/kg for a 13 bale line branded AAAM, measuring 22.4 micron, 100mm and 29 N/kt produced at Bordertown by the Hunt family. The top price for merino skirtings was 1,142c/kg for a 3 bale line branded AAAMPCS, measuring 17.2 micron and 22N/kt produced by Dorothy White at Duverney; who also took out the top price of 1,241c/kg for her comeback fleece for a single bale branded AAACBK measuring 20.3 micron and 89mm. The top price for broad crossbred fleece was 805c/kg, for a 5 bale line branded AAAFX measuring 26.4 micron and 110mm, produced by the Keith family at Ullina. And finally for lambs wool... the top price for merino lambs was 1,242c/kg for an 8 bale line branded AAAMLMS measuring 17.6 micron and 62mm produced by the Johnson family at Bordertown; while Ben Erwin at Bannockburn took out the top price of 908c/kg for his 8 bale line of AAAFXLMS, which tested 25.3 micron and 76mm. See more

17.01.2022 Arcadian Wool Brokers offered our first auction catalogue for 2020 in Melbourne today; following on the back of yesterdays strong price gains for merino wool. The market continued to rally today and the Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finished the day at 1,620; up another 10 cents from Tuesdays 77 cent gain. Top prices for our M29 catalogue were 1,869c/kg for a 3 bale line of merino fleece branded SUPAAAFM measuring 14.5 micron, 76mm and 34 N/kt produced by John & Ann Smith ...at Clarendon. The Smiths also took out top price with their merino skirtings, receiving 1,403c/kg for a 3 bale line branded FMPCS measuring 15.6 micron and 30N/kt. The top price for medium merino fleece was 1,422c/kg for a 7 bale line branded SUPAAAM, measuring 21.8 micron, 106mm and 39 N/kt produced at Minhamite by the Linke family. The top price for comeback fleece was 1,300c/kg for a 15 bale line branded AAACBK measuring 22.7 micron and 130mm produced by the Heatherlie Partnership at Hexham. The top price for broad crossbred fleece was 790c/kg, for a 9 bale line branded AAAFX measuring 26.8 micron and 120mm produced by the Osborne family at Meredith. And finally... the top price for merino lambs was 1,300c/kg for a single bale branded AAAMLMS measuring 14.9 micron and 54mm produced by Malcolm & Jenny Trainor at Pitfield. See more

17.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//wool-auctions-continue-co/12107122

15.01.2022 Wool auction sales resume on Tuesday this week in Melbourne and Sydney, with Fremantle to follow on Wednesday. This week's national offering is 56,840 bales. Photo courtesy: State Library of NSW.

14.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M01: (Compared to close of sale M52) SMI: 1,088 up 10 cents 16.5 mic: 1693 +15c/kg 17.0 mic: 1598 +27... 17.5 mic: 1489 +24 18.0 mic: 1409 +17 18.5 mic: 1346 +23 19.0 mic: 1291 +18 19.5 mic: 1243 +5 20.0 mic: 1219 unchanged 21.0 mic: 1194 unchanged 26.0 mic: 816 +21 28.0 mic: 564 +13 Merino cardings: 826 -27 Summary: New selling season opened on a positive note this week with some confident gains seen across all merino categories. Better style wools still achieving strong competition, compared to lesser style, low yielding types. Crossbred wool saw some modest gains on a limited offering. Auction sales continue in Melbourne next week with 14,485 bales on offer, prior to a three week sale recess. See more

13.01.2022 Wool auction sales recommence next week...

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12.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M17: (Compared to close of sale M16) SMI: 1182 up 107 cents 16.5 mic: 1968 +115c/kg 17.0 mic: 1820 +88... 17.5 mic: 1738 +105 18.0 mic: 1615 +83 18.5 mic: 1501 +91 19.0 mic: 1390 +86 19.5 mic: 1328 +87 20.0 mic: 1283 +123 21.0 mic: 1204 +59 22.0 mic: 1198 +112 26.0 mic: 886 +138 28.0 mic: 673 +158 30.0 mic: 533 +94 Merino cardings: 816 +62 Summary: Another good week for the wool market with solid price gains seen across the board for all merino and crossbred categories this week. The market started exceptionally strong on Tuesday, which saw the Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finish the day up 12.1%, the biggest single day rise since September 2019; together with a 99% clearance rate. While the forward momentum couldn't be sustained into the final days market, the SMI still managed to finish the week up 107 cents to close at 1182. The stronger market is the result of good exporter interest and a lower Australian Dollar. Melbourne offered a total of 17,261 bales this week, of which 5.8% or 1,013 bales were passed-in. Auction sales continue next week. See more

12.01.2022 Continuing on from yesterdays promising start to the wool market; better style, spinners/ best top making, sound categories were all well supported by the trade today, while lesser style categories with high mid-break and VM eased by up to 10-15c/kg with 17 micron categories most effected. Finer crossbred categories saw some gains, while broader categories ended the day fully firm. Oddments were generally unchanged. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) lost 12c/kg to close the... day at 1,546. Top prices for our M33 catalogue were; 1,810c/kg for a 3 bale line of merino fleece branded XXXXSUP measuring 16.1 micron, 89mm and 43 N/kt produced by Graeme & Jan Cameron at Cavendish. The top price for merino skirtings was 1,480c/kg for a single bale branded AAAMPCS, testing 15.1 micron and 19N/kt produced by Neville Oddie at Snake Valley. Neville also took out the top price for fine crossbred fleece; being 1,049c/kg for a 2 bale line branded AAAFX measuring 24.5 micron and 100mm. The top price for broad crossbred fleece was 748c/kg, for a 14 bale line branded AAAFX measuring 26.3 micron and 110mm, produced by the Iredell family from Balmoral. And finally the top price for merino lambs wool was 1,362c/kg for a single bale branded XXXXSUPLMS, measuring 16.6 micron and 50mm and produced by Graeme and Jan Cameron.

12.01.2022 With the ink dry on last weeks strong price gains for wool, there was grower optimism evident at todays auction sales. Producers of 18.5 micron and finer, best top-making styles were further rewarded with gains of up to 38c/kg seen for fleece categories. While 19 micron and broader fleece eased by around 50c/kg. A similar story for skirtings, with finer categories up to 15c/kg dearer, while medium and broader styles were up to 10c/kg cheaper. Crossbred categories eased across... the board by up to 15c/kg. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) fell 22c/kg, to close at 1,514. Top prices for our M12 catalogue were 1,489c/kg for a 3 bale line of merino fleece branded AAASUP measuring 17.1 micron, 102mm and 40 N/kt produced by the Bensch family at Tarrington. Our top price for stronger merino fleece today was 1,256c/kg for a 4 bale line branded AAAM, measuring 22.4 micron, 90mm and 30 N/kt produced at Narracoorte by the De Garis family. The top price for merino skirtings was 1,089c/kg for a 4 bale line branded AAAMPCS measuring 17.4 micron and 32 N/kt produced by the Monaghan family at Stawell. The top price for comeback fleece was 1,270c/kg for a 4 bale line of fleece branded AAACBK measuring 22.3 micron and 96mm produced by the Alexander family from Berrybank. The top price for crossbred fleece was 851c/kg, which was achieved by the De Garis at Narracoorte for their 2 bale line branded AAAFX measuring 26.6 micron and 110mm. And finally, the top price for merino lambs wool today was 1,090c/kg for a 4 bale line branded AAAMLMS measuring 17.6 micron and 50mm produced by the Gardiner family at Berrybank.

12.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M18: (Compared to close of sale M17) SMI: 1104 down 78 cents 16.5 mic: 1868 -100c/kg 17.0 mic: 1743 -77... 17.5 mic: 1626 -112 18.0 mic: 1503 -112 18.5 mic: 1393 -108 19.0 mic: 1317 -73 19.5 mic: 1258 -70 20.0 mic: 1199 -84 21.0 mic: 1147 -57 26.0 mic: 821 -65 28.0 mic: 598 -75 30.0 mic: 478 -55 Merino cardings: 799 -17 Summary: A softer wool market this week with price falls across the board for all merino and crossbred fleece categories. Merino skirtings fell by up to 100c/kg clean. Prices fell from the first hammer on Tuesday, resulting in big quantities being passed-in. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) closed the week down 78 cents to close at 1104. Melbourne offered a total of 17,822 bales this week, of which almost 26% or 4,590 bales were passed-in. Auction sales continue next week. See more

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10.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M31: (Compared to close of sale M30) SMI: 1241 up 74 cents 16.5 mic: 2310 +86c/kg 17.0 mic: 2118 +80... 17.5 mic: 1978 +82 18.0 mic: 1781 +88 18.5 mic: 1646 +85 19.0 mic: 1533 +105 19.5 mic: 1443 +86 20.0 mic: 1349 +83 21.0 mic: 1267 +98 22.0 mic: 1180 +52 26.0 mic: 793 +73 28.0 mic: 541 +58 30.0 mic: 420 +45 32.0 mic: 285 +30 Merino cardings: 911 +40 Summary: All merino fleece categories and skirtings were in high demand at wool auctions in Melbourne yesterday resulting in prices increases ranging from 50c/kg to over a $1.00/kg clean. This demand included merino lambs wool, which was eagerly sought by the trade, pushing prices for it by up to $1.00/kg clean. Crossbred fleece categories also saw substantial increases in price across the board, especially the finer microns. By the second day of selling, all these gains were consolidated and the market finished the week on an extremely positive note. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finished the week up 74 cents to close at 1241. Melbourne offered a total of 21,053 bales, of which 6.2% was passed-in. Wool auction sales continue next Tuesday, with a two-day national offering of 46,471 bales. Photo credit: Darryl Kirby See more

09.01.2022 Better style, sound categories were well supported by the trade and went against the general trend today, which saw the Southern Market Indicator (SMI) slip 7c/kg to finish at the day at 1,511. Merino fleece categories eased by between 7-29c/kg, while 28 micron crossbred wool ended the day 23c/kg cheaper. Top prices for our M22 catalogue were 1,583c/kg for a 3 bale line of merino fleece branded AAAASUP measuring 17.6 micron, 94mm and 46 N/kt produced by the Parkinson family a...t Meredith. Top price for medium merino fleece was 1,195c/kg for a 4 bale line branded AAAM, measuring 20.9 micron, 75mm and a staggering 71 N/kt produced at Penola by Krongart Pastoral. The top price for merino skirtings was 1,321c/kg for a 2 bale line branded AAAMPCS, testing 15.3 micron and 21N/kt produced by Dooer Downs Pastoral at Brit Brit. The top price for fine crossbred fleece was 1,101c/kg for a 4 bale line branded AAAFX measuring 21.7 micron and 100mm produced by Jerry & Mira Daniel at Meredith. And the top price for broad crossbred fleece was 781c/kg, for a 5 bale line branded AAAFX measuring 26.6 micron and 110mm, produced by Kaburnie Pastoral Co. at Penshurst. And finally for lambs wool... the top price for merino lambs was 1,291c/kg for a 4 bale line branded AAAMLMS measuring 18.4 micron and 69mm produced by the Start family at Crowlands; while Hiram & Jenny Clarke at Weering took out the top price of 920c/kg for their AAAFXLMS, which tested 24.3 micron and 70mm. See more

09.01.2022 The price falls that marked the start of the wool selling week continued today with losses across the board for both merino and crossbred categories. Best style merino wools, with good measurement and low VM managed to attract buyer interest; as did non-mulsed lots, which were keenly sought by the trade. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) fell another 51c/kg today, to close at 1,493 and the overall pass-in rate was 42.1%. Top prices for our M14 catalogue were 1,640c/kg for a... 4 bale line of merino fleece branded AAAASUP measuring 15.6 micron, 78mm and 38 N/kt produced by Denis & Lisa Banks at Mount Mercer. Our top price for medium merino fleece was 1,250c/kg for a 5 bale line branded AAAM, measuring 21.6 micron, 103mm and 31 N/kt produced at Ballyrogan by Tarqua Pastoral Co. The top price for merino skirtings was 1,220c/kg, for a single bale of 15.2 micron, 32 N/kt skirtings branded EXSUPAAAPCS produced by the Briody family at Lexton. Top price for crossbred fleece was 1,118c/kg for a single bale branded AAAFX measuring 23.5 micron and 80mm produced by Stephen Larcombe at Mount Moriac. And finally, the top price for merino lambs wool was 1,191c/kg for a 3 bale line branded AAAMLMS measuring 17.0 micron and 60mm produced by the Meyer family at Kaniva. See more

09.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M09: (Compared to close of sale M08) SMI: 895 down 20 cents 16.5 mic: 1558 +2c/kg 17.0 mic: 1438 +23... 17.5 mic: 1342 +15 18.0 mic: 1228 +7 18.5 mic: 1135 -16 19.0 mic: 1062 -28 19.5 mic: 1016 -23 20.0 mic: 979 -41 21.0 mic: 952 -46 22.0 mic: 930 -32 26.0 mic: 700 -31 28.0 mic: 436 -34 30.0 mic: 368 -60 32.0 mic: 220 -21 Merino cardings: 624 +6 Summary: Despite a smaller national bale offering this week, auction prices continued to ease across the board for all micron categories. Although superfine and fine merino categories did find buyer support late into the first day and this continued into the following day to see finer wools finish the week up to 23c/kg dearer. Not such good news for 18.5 micron and broader merino categories however, which saw falls of up to 46c/kg. Finer crossbred wool eased by around 31c/kg, while broader styles fell by up to 60c/kg. Merino skirtings managed to find support with exporters, ending the week fully firm on the previous weeks close. Day 2 saw an increase of grower resistance to the prices on offer and 16.2% of that days offering was passed-in; with just under 12% of the weekly southern region offering of 12,926 bales being passed-in. Auction sales continue next week. See more

07.01.2022 Southern Region Wool Market report: 21st April 2020 SMI: 1,258 down 12 cents 18 mic: 1,578 -23 19 mic: 1,499 -20... 20 mic: 1,466 -15 21 mic: 1,460 -17 28 mic: 676 -10 Merino cardings: 867 -5 Passed In: 15.4% Summary: Better style wools with good measurements continue to attract good competition from exporters and the trade; albeit at current market levels, while lesser style wools carrying fault are less supported.

07.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M19: (Compared to close of sale M18) SMI: 1153 up 49 cents 16.5 mic: 1962 +94c/kg 17.0 mic: 1810 +67... 17.5 mic: 1697 +71 18.0 mic: 1579 +76 18.5 mic: 1474 +81 19.0 mic: 1374 +57 19.5 mic: 1341 +83 20.0 mic: 1270 +71 21.0 mic: 1208 +61 28.0 mic: 623 +25 30.0 mic: 483 +5 Merino cardings: 774 -25 Summary: A strong opening on Wednesday saw considerable price gains across all micron sectors, which was tempered by a correction of sorts on Thursday. Prices still ended the week dearer for all fleece categories; the exception being merino cardings. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finished the week at 1153, up 49 cents on last weeks close. Auction sales continue next week. See more

07.01.2022 Southern Region Wool Market report: 7th April 2020 SMI: 1,258 -8 cents 18: 1,556 -4 19: 1,491 unchnaged 20: 1,466 -5... 21: 1,450 -15 28: 700 -31 MC: 880 +11 P/I: 15.4% Summary: Better style wools with good tensile strength and other measurements continue to attract strong competition from exporters and the trade; albeit at current market levels, while lesser style wools carrying fault are less supported. Sale room 1 demonstrating social distancing...

07.01.2022 FOR SALE: We have a client wanting to sell 240 merino wethers; 120 x 2015 drop & 120 x 2016 drop. Early June shorn and in good forward condition. Montrose Hill bloodline. Asking $130 per head. For more details call Malcolm Condie on 0407 034410

06.01.2022 To all clients who had wool in this weeks cancelled auction sale M35; auction sales will recommence next week and Arcadian Wool Brokers will be offering wool in sale M36 on Wednesday March 4th starting at 11:00am.

06.01.2022 The Coronavirus was blamed as the major reason for the wool market taking a dive yesterday and the Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finished the day at 1,497; down 52 cents from last weeks close. 18 micron categories fell 95c/kg, while 19-28 micron fleece eased by 29-51c/kg. Merino cardings fell 15c/kg. Top prices for our M31 catalogue were 1,831c/kg for a single bale of merino fleece measuring 14.3 micron and 38 N/kt produced by Mary Fenech at Dunkeld. The top price for mediu...m merino fleece was 1,345c/kg for a 10 bale line measuring 22.4 micron and 40 N/kt produced the Manifold familys Boortkoi Pastoral Co. at Hexham. The top price of 1,480c/kg for merino skirtings also went to Mary Fenech for her single bale of SUPBKS measuring 15.9 micron and 32N/kt. The top price for comeback fleece was 1,151c/kg for a 15 bale line of AAACBK, measuring 23.0 micron and 130mm, produced by the Heatherlie Partnership at Hexham. The top price for crossbred fleece was 732c/kg for a 6 bale line measuring 26.8 micron produced by the Tooronga Partnership at Penshurst. And finally... Mary Fenech took out the top price for her single bale of merino lambs; being 1,242c/kg, which measured 16.3 micron and 48mm. See more

05.01.2022 Southern Region Wool Market report: Sale week: M06: (Compared to close of sale M02 prior to recess) SMI: 981 down 127 cents 16.5 mic: 1561 -172c/kg 17.0 mic: 1476 -182... 17.5 mic: 1371 -210 18.0 mic: 1269 -165 18.5 mic: 1182 -149 19.0 mic: 1123 -151 19.5 mic: 1089 -159 20.0 mic: 1081 -172 21.0 mic: 1067 -186 25.0 mic: 905 -95 26.0 mic: 784 -82 28.0 mic: 520 -44 Merino cardings: 733 -99 Summary: It was a shocking start to the selling season with price falls across the board for all merino and crossbred categories when wool auction sales recommenced in Melbourne on Tuesday. The prime reason being the uncertainty around current global trading conditions together with a higher AUD. From the first hammer onward, the price falls were immediate and were met with producer resistance, with 33.5% of the offering being passed-in on Tuesday and a further 17.6% passed-in on Wednesday. There were signs of some price stability on Wednesday, however merino categories still saw falls of between 13-57c/kg. Auction sales resume next Tuesday. See more

04.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M07: (Compared to close of sale M06) SMI: 977 down 4 cents 16.5 mic: 1576 +15c/kg 17.0 mic: 1484 +8... 17.5 mic: 1378 +7 18.0 mic: 1275 +6 18.5 mic: 1197 +15 19.0 mic: 1141 +18 19.5 mic: 1103 +14 20.0 mic: 1093 +12 21.0 mic: 1079 +12 22.0 mic: 1073 +2 26.0 mic: 788 +4 28.0 mic: 525 +5 30.0 mic: 454 +23 Merino cardings: 651 -82 Summary: An improved market in Melbourne this week with an offering totalling 16,092 bales and market support pretty much across the board, albeit at the levels established last week in Sale Week 6. Better style wools with good measurements sold to strong buyer demand with gains of up to 10-15c/kg. Prices for broader crossbred fleece also improved, while merino cardings, including LKS, took another major tumble falling 82c/kg. There was a good clearance rate, especially for merino fleece which saw 97% of the offering go to the trade. Overall the pass-in rate was approximately 7.5%. Auction sales continue next Tuesday. See more

03.01.2022 Arcadian Wool Brokers resumed their normal auction selling sequence in Melbourne this week with sale M37; where there was a total offering of 11,138 bales. 17.5 micron and finer fleece closed the day 70-80c/kg cheaper, while 18-21 micron fleece categories eased by 30-60c/kg. Better prepared lots with good tensile strength and low VM fault were least effected. Well prepared crossbred fleece lines closed the day relatively unchanged. Carbonising crutchings fell 70-80c/kg. This ...saw the Southern Market Indicator (SMI) close the day down 39 cents to finish at 1,497. Top prices for our M37 catalogue were; 1,575c/kg for a 3 bale line of merino fleece branded SUPAAAFM, measuring 16.3 micron and 30 N/kt produced by the Carland family at Beaufort. The top price for medium merino fleece was 1,156c/kg for a 7 bale line measuring 22.2 micron and 58 N/kt produced by the Boddington family at Binnum, SA. The top price for merino skirtings was 1,130c/kg for 2 bales of MPCS measuring 16.8 micron and 27N/kt produced by the Mann family at Brie Brie, Glenthompson. The top price for comeback fleece was 1,121c/kg for a 15 bale line of AAACBK measuring 22.0 micron and 120mm produced by the Heatherlie Partnership at Hexham. The Mann family also took out top price for their crossbred fleece, being 732c/kg for a 16 bale line of AAAFX measuring 26.7 micron. And finally... the top price for merino lambs today was 1,259c/kg for a 2 bale line branded AAAMLMS measuring 16.1 micron and 40mm produced by Howgate Pastoral at Dunkeld.

03.01.2022 Auction sales continue in the new merino fleece sale room in Melbourne...

03.01.2022 Southern Region Wool Market report: 2nd June 2020 Sale M49: (Compared to close of sale M48) SMI: 1,147 up 4 cents 17 mic: 1,623 +3c/kg clean 18 mic: 1,494 -1c/kg ,,... 19 mic: 1,382 +9c/kg ,, 19.5 mic: 1,340 +10c/kg ,, 20 mic: 1,304 -1c/kg ,, 21 mic: 1,299 Fully firm 26 mic: 820 +19c/kg ,, 28 mic: 596 Unchanged Merino cardings: 875 +3c/kg ,, Summary: A small offering of just 4,174 bales, with better style 19.0 & 19.5 micron categories finishing the day up to 10c/kg dearer. 26.0 micron crossbred wools were up to 19 c/kg dearer, with other XB styles unchanged. Prices for merino cardings were slightly dearer. The pass-in rate was 6.6%. Auction sales continue today. See more

01.01.2022 Southern Region Weekly Wool Market report: Sale week: M16: (Compared to close of sale M15) SMI: 1075 up 88 cents 16.5 mic: 1853 +146c/kg 17.0 mic: 1732 +124... 17.5 mic: 1633 +127 18.0 mic: 1532 +129 18.5 mic: 1410 +124 19.0 mic: 1304 +123 19.5 mic: 1241 +135 20.0 mic: 1160 +102 21.0 mic: 1145 +118 22.0 mic: 1086 +66 26.0 mic: 748 +20 28.0 mic: 515 +32 30.0 mic: 439 +11 Merino cardings: 754 +53 Summary: Strong price increases across the board for all merino categories and to a lesser extent crossbred wool this week. The Southern Market Indicator (SMI) finished the week at 1075, up 88 cents. Auction sales continue next week. See more

01.01.2022 Southern Region END OF SEASON Wool Market report: Sale week: M02: (Compared to close of sale M01) SMI: 1,108 up 20 cents 16.5 mic: 1733 +40c/kg 17.0 mic: 1658 +60... 17.5 mic: 1581 +92 18.0 mic: 1434 +25 18.5 mic: 1331 -15 19.0 mic: 1274 -17 19.5 mic: 1248 +5 20.0 mic: 1253 +34 21.0 mic: 1253 +59 26.0 mic: 866 +50 28.0 mic: 564 unchanged Merino cardings: 832 +6 Summary: Final auction selling week prior to the commencement of the 3-week winter recess. Some good price increases seen for most merino categories, especially the superfine and finer styles, with good additional measurements. 20 and 21 micron categories were also well sought by the trade and saw increases of up to 59c/kg. 26 micron crossbred wool met some good competition and saw a lift of up to 50c/kg. Auction sales recommence the week beginning the 3rd August. See more

01.01.2022 Southern Region Wool Market report: 19th May 2020 Sale M47: (Compared to close of sale M46) SMI: 1,149 up 2 cents 17 mic: 1,642 +7c/kg clean 18 mic: 1,501 -8c/kg ,,... 19 mic: 1,389 -9c/kg ,, 19.5 mic: 1,364 +21c/kg ,, 20 mic: 1,334 +23c/kg ,, 21 mic: 1,296 +20c/kg ,, 22 mic: 1,216 Unchanged 28 mic: 576 Unchanged Merino cardings: 840 +26c/kg ,, Summary: A small offering of just 5,255 bales, with better style, medium & broader merino wools finishing the day slightly dearer; 17.0 micron and finer wools were fully firm on the previous weeks close, while 17.5-19.0 micron categories closing the day slightly cheaper. Crossbred wools were unchanged on last weeks close. Prices for merino cardings improved by up to 30c/kg. The pass-in rate today was 6.5%. Auction sales continue tomorrow. See more