Saibosi partners with Wools of New Zealand to showcase farm-to-floor wool rugs in China
Chinese textile company Saibosi has partnered with Wools of New Zealand to put the 'farm to floor' story of New Zealand wool rugs on screen for its customers.
This week's offering of 10,500 bales from the South Island saw a generally weaker market with 55% of the offering sold, says New Zealand Wool Services International Ltd's general manager, John Dawson.
The weighted indicator for the main trading currencies was unchanged having minimal impact.
Dawson advises with nearly 50% of the offering comprising long pre lamb shorn fleece and coarse shears at a time when the Western European markets are on annual vacation and others are reticent to buy, this week's lower levels come as little surprise.
Compared to the last time sold in the South Island sale on June 28, the mid micron fleece finer than 28 microns resisted the trend, remaining firm to 4% dearer. A total 28.5 to 30.5 micron were firm to 1.5% cheaper.
Compared to the last sale on July 12, fine crossbred fleece and early shorn 33 to 35 micron were 3.5 to 5.5% softer.
Coarse crossbred fleece and early shorn wools were 5 to 8% weaker with limited competition. Coarse second shears 3/4 inches and shorter were generally firm to easier.
First lambs 30.5 micron and finer were firm to 1% cheaper with coarser types 1 to 4% cheaper.
Combing oddments were up to 5% weaker with clothing types firm to 3% easier.
Competition was restricted with targeted buying against immediate shipping requirements. No individual markets dominated this week's auction.
The next sale on July 26 comprises about 8300 bales from the North Island and 6700 bales from the South Island.
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