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Week 20 - November 2025
Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)
Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)
Microns
AWEX Auction Micron Price Guides
Sales held Tue 11th Nov & Wed 12th Nov 2025
Offering (Aust. Only)
Offering (Aust. Only)
Sales Week 20: 13th November 2025
Currency Movements
Currency Movements
Sales Week 20: 13th November 2025
Forecast
Forecast
Scheduled Australian Wool Auction Sales
AWI Commentary
The Australian wool market gained solid ground this week, with support evident across all micron categories as last week’s momentum carried through into current sales. The Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) rose 39cents to 1,458 AUD, while in US dollar terms it lifted 27 cents to 951 USD.
Fine wools continued their upward trajectory, with finer microns posting average gains of around 45 cents. The 19–22 micron range maintained its strong performance, adding an average of 53 cents. Crossbred types also edged higher, up around 5 cents, while cardings saw modest improvements, though they continue to attract less attention relative toother sectors.
Clearance rates improved week-on-week, reflecting renewed confidence in the auction rooms. Both buyers and sellers appear more optimistic as market sentiment strengthens, with prices finding consistent support across all three selling centres.
Year-to-date offerings remain around 5% lower than last year, reflecting a tightening supply environment even as offshore demand signals gradually improve. The October AWTA figures highlight this trend, showing an overall 9% reduction in wool across all microns. Medium types, particularly 19.5–24-micron wools, have seen the largest supply declines, while 15–18-micron wools have recorded year-on-year increases. These shifts continue to support prices for medium wools as the Australian woolclip gradually moves finer.
Ongoing uncertainty over delayed US economic data and the Washington budget impasse is weighing on the US dollar, which in turn is keeping AUD/USD supported and boosting returns for Australian wool. The upcoming release of the Australian October employment report is expected to be positive, potentially providing further support for the AUD.
This week points to the establishment of a new trading range. Last week’s stabilisation, combined with this week’s upward push, indicates a market responding to ongoing positive demand signals despite macro economic and policy uncertainties. How much the market will continue to test these conditions ahead of Christmas remains to be seen, but underlying supply and demand fundamentals look to be supportive of Australian wool prices.
Next week sees 33,457 bales offered with Sydney and Melbourne selling Tuesday/Wednesday and Fremantle selling Tuesday only.
