Australian Wool Innovation

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The wool market rose again this week, building on successive weeks of gains. The EMI rose 30 cents ending the week on 1,964 ac/kg.

There was no Fremantle sales this week due to the public holiday.

Beneath the positive market result lies an increasingly important structural story. Australian wool supply continues to track at low levels, with this week's offering the smallest seen in 12 months. Although next week's roster will increase with the return of Fremantle, available volumes remain subdued. As a result, buyers are operating in an environment where securing volume remains a key priority.

For the full market summary, head to 👉 https://t.co/OqfkPz4gFX

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This week saw the Australian wool market record successive days of strong gains, with the EMI finishing 54 cents higher at 1,934ac/kg and the WMI closing 39 cents firmer at 2,125 ac/kg.

This places the EMI at its highest level since 9th May 2019.

Notably, the market absorbed both the price increases and the firm Australian dollar, indicating underlying demand within the auction system remained strong. This suggests processors and exporters are focused on securing volume.

For the full market summary, head to 👉 https://t.co/pqgthlJ8MJ

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The Australian wool market edged slightly higher this week, with the EMI gaining 4 cents to close at 1,880 ac/kg following the 47th sale of the season. In the west, the WMI eased modestly by 3 cents to finish at 2,086 ac/kg.

While the AUD softened slightly during the week, historically it remains at relatively elevated levels, continuing to present headwinds for the wool trade in USD denominated returns, with the EMI falling by 21 US cents and the WMI by 29 US cents.

The headline again this week was the continued strength in the crossbred and cardings sectors, which remained the best performing areas of the market.

For the full market summary, head to 👉 https://t.co/IRxyycI2gT

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The Australian wool market eased this week, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) falling 10 cents to 1,876 ac/kg clean, while the USD-denominated EMI mirrored this movement, also declining 10 USc to 1,358 USc/kg clean.

The Western Market Indicator (WMI) recorded the largest regional correction, falling 22 ac/kg and 19 USc/kg.

For the full market summary, head to 👉 https://t.co/6gS7tOFCoL

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AWI Weekly Report: Wool market eases on strong AUD. For latest market report https://t.co/yEK4FCztuR

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This week, the Australian wool market finished slightly higher, following successive weeks of strong gains.

The EMI closed 2 cents dearer at 1,897 ac/kg, while USD returns eased modestly, down 6 usc to 1,352 usc/kg. The WMI finished lower on its single selling day, losing ground for the first time in seven selling days. It closed 11 ac/kg lower at 2,114 ac/kg and 16 usc lower at 1,507 usc/kg.

A slightly softer USD provided some support to returns this week, however the Australian dollar remains relatively firm at around 0.71–0.72 USD, continuing to limit gains in USD terms.

For the full summary, head to 👉https://t.co/fTS6GhKvdh

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AWI Weekly Report: EMI higher again; strong fine wool demand. For latest Market Report: https://t.co/YYfcjgc2sU

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AWI Weekly Report: Wool rises, EMI climbs to 1,825 cents. Report: https://t.co/KwXKAGGefE

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Wool market lifts on renewed buying. Report: https://t.co/FDFbOs01ow

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AWI Weekly Report: EMI falls; market softer, buyers selective. For latest market report: https://t.co/zPfxUrxjLl

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Market eases after strong run. For latest market report https://t.co/HI1Smh3XGo

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AWI Weekly Report: EMI +16c; Merinos firm, crossbreds softer. For latest Market Report https://t.co/xbfm67Ib9m

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AWI Weekly Report: Wool market strong: EMI +51c, WMI +77c; Merinos lead gains. https://t.co/deURrEOzyf

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AWI Weekly Report: EMI +23c, Cardings +70c, 95.9% sold. 38,246 bales next week. For latest report: https://t.co/9MmSvLsIvX

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AWI is pleased to announce the appointment of its next Chief Executive Officer.

Bryan Fry will take up the position of Chief Executive Officer effective 9th March 2026.

Bryan brings a rare combination of hands-on agricultural experience as an agronomist alongside a deep expertise in international marketing, brand development and commercial strategy; having most recently served as Chairman and Global Chief Executive Officer of Pernod Ricard Winemakers.

For more information, head to 👉 https://t.co/2CVwopYv3j

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AWI Weekly Report: EMI and WMI at their highest level in more than 6 years. https://t.co/JVsMlpICfe #AgTwitter

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AWI Weekly Report: Australian wool market steadied this week, with the EMI up 12ac. For latest production forecast https://t.co/xnLjibqrlA

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AWI Weekly Report: EMI eased 24c to 1665c/kg; USD prices rose, with currency driving results. Report: https://t.co/hQNoeUwQRB

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AWI Weekly Report: Wool market higher: EMI 1689 (+41c), WMI 1878 (+32c). Offering 43,497 bales. https://t.co/PknyS86H6V

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