Week 35 - February 2026
Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)
Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)
Microns
AWEX Auction Micron Price Guides
Sales held Tue 24th Feb, Wed 25th Feb & Thu 26th Feb 2026
Offering (Aust. Only)
Offering (Aust. Only)
Sales Week 35: 27th February 2026
Currency Movements
Currency Movements
Sales Week 35: 27th February 2026
Forecast
Forecast
Scheduled Australian Wool Auction Sales
AWI Commentary
This week the Australian wool market continued its upwards trajectory adding 23 ac/kg to both the EMI and WMI over three days of sales in its return from the inaugural recess for Chinese New Year.
The market reacted well to an increased offering of bales and an Australian dollar that remains strong. Notably this week's offering is the largest since January 2023. Healthy gains in this environment is a positive sign for the Australian wool market.
Most micron categories recorded gains. Fine Merino types were strongly contested, lifting 25–30 cents, supported by continued demand for better-style, well-prepared lots. Medium Merino wools also attracted solid support, finishing the week approximately 15 cents dearer on average. Melbourne was a standout, where medium types gained around 40 cents, highlighting particularly strong competition in that sale room. Crossbred wools experienced more measured rises of 5–10 cents, reflecting steadier but less aggressive demand compared to the Merino sector.
Meanwhile, Merino Cardings extended last week’s momentum, climbing a further 70 cents on average. Gains were recorded across all selling centres, with the strongest support evident in the 16–18 micron range. Competition remained consistent for both locks and crutchings, particularly the better-prepared, cleaner types. This continued strength suggests sustained demand from the knitwear and woollen sectors.
Seller participation remained firm this week, with only 4.1% of the national catalogue failing to sell, reflecting a strong overall clearance level.
This week the Australian dollar remained relatively firm against major currencies.
Next week sees a national offering of 38,246 across all three centres operating on a Tuesday – Wednesday schedule.
