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Week 21 - November 2025
Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)
Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)
Microns
AWEX Auction Micron Price Guides
Sales held Tue 18th Nov & Wed 19th Nov 2025
Offering (Aust. Only)
Offering (Aust. Only)
Sales Week 21: 20th November 2025
Currency Movements
Currency Movements
Sales Week 21: 20th November 2025
Forecast
Forecast
Scheduled Australian Wool Auction Sales
AWI Commentary
The Australian wool market continued its resurgence this week, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) adding another 56 cents to close at 1,514 Australian cents per kilogram clean. In US dollar terms, the EMI gained 32 cents to reach 983 USC, with the Australian dollar slipping to 0.648 USC. With the gains this week the EMI now sits 377 cents higher year on year with gains of 33.7%.
Across the grades, prices varied with fine wools (16.5-19 micron) seeing average gains of 75 cents, while medium wools (19.5-24 micron) continued their strong performance in this market, finding support with an average of 100 cents across the board. The largest gains were achieved by the 19.5 and 20-micron categories, posting impressive average gains of 103 and 113 cents respectively across all auctions this week. Crossbred wools saw modest average gains of 10 cents, while cardings recorded muted gains of 2-3 cents across all selling centres.
Offerings were up week on week as sellers react to the pricing support seen in the sale rooms over the past 2 weeks, while the clearance rates remained steady from last week's sales. Year on year offerings remained down, seeing a 5.9% reduction from this time last year reflecting a continued supply tightening.
The Australian dollar hit monthly lows this week, providing support for wool exports. A stronger U.S. dollar kept the AUD under pressure, while steady commodity demand offered some backing. Expectations of global interest-rate cuts early next year could provide a tailwind for wool exports into 2026.
This week’s rise brings the total EMI gain to 95 cents over the past two weeks. The performance reflects renewed market confidence, and with a comfortable trading range established over recent weeks, the market is now testing the October highs ahead of the Christmas recess.
Looking ahead sees 40,408 bales being offered across all three selling centres. All sales will sell on the Tuesday - Wednesday roster.
