Week 36 - March 2026
Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)
Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)
Microns
AWEX Auction Micron Price Guides
Sales held Tue 3rd Mar & Wed 4th Mar 2026
Offering (Aust. Only)
Offering (Aust. Only)
Sales Week 36: 5th March 2026
Currency Movements
Currency Movements
Sales Week 36: 5th March 2026
Forecast
Forecast
Scheduled Australian Wool Auction Sales
AWI Commentary
The Australian wool market recorded another strong performance this week, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) gaining 51 cents and the Western Market Indicator (WMI) rising 77 cents. A smaller offering of 37,212 bales, combined with a softer Australian dollar, helped support the market and drive solid gains, particularly in the Merino sector. Year-on-year, the EMI now sits 542 cents (44.2%) higher.
Premiums were strongest for high-strength, well-styled Merino fleece, while discounts remained concentrated in higher vegetable matter, poorer colour and lower style types.
Finer Merino types showed the greatest strength, rising 90 to 95 cents across the selling centres. Fremantle led the increases, with these types gaining 115 to 120 cents. Medium Merino wools also attracted strong buyer interest, recording gains of 80 to 85 cents.
In contrast, the crossbred sector experienced a quieter week, easing 5 to 10 cents. The cardings market in the eastern selling centres continued its strong run, finishing 35 to 40 cents higher, while in the west cardings eased 5 to 10 cents.
AWTA KTD February 2026
- The total weight tested for February 2026 compared with February 2025 shows a 5.29% reduction in wool tested.
- The progressive weight tested for July 2026 to February 2026 compared with the same period last season shows 9.4% less wool tested so far this season.
- AWTA Ltd has tested 181.7 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 200.6 mkg for the equivalent period last season.
Following another strong week in prices, next week’s offering is expected to increase to 45,973 bales as sellers react to the continued market strength. The selling roster will see Fremantle and Sydney selling on Tuesday and Wednesday, while Melbourne will sell on Wednesday and Thursday.
