Week 10 - September 2026
Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)
Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)
Microns
AWEX Auction Micron Price Guides
Sales held Tue 1st Sep & Wed 2nd Sep 2026
Offering (Aust. Only)
Offering (Aust. Only)
Sales Week 10: 3rd September 2026
Currency Movements
Currency Movements
Sales Week 10: 3rd September 2026
Forecast
Forecast
Scheduled Australian Wool Auction Sales
AWI Commentary
The Australian wool market extended its recovery this week, recording a second consecutive weekly rise as widespread buyer demand continued to meet relatively tight supply. A total of 25,021 bales was offered nationally, up 1,370 bales on Week 9, with 23,926 bales sold and 4.4% passed in. The Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) gained 37 cents, or 2.0%, to close at 1,890 A¢/kg. In US dollar terms the EMI increased 25 cents to 1,350 US¢/kg.
Competition was strongest on the opening day, when Merino categories rose between 13 and 59 cents and the EMI gained 26 cents. The one-day sale in Fremantle followed the trend with increases of 36–60 cents, setting a positive tone for the week. The Wednesday market continued the increase, although at a slower pace, with the EMI adding a further 11 cents.
Fine and superfine wool again attracted strong competition gains of 70–86 cents across several 16.5 to 18.5 micron indicators in Sydney and Melbourne, while 8,283 of the 8,539 bales of Australian Merino fleece 19.5 micron and finer offered were sold, representing a pass-in rate of only 3.0%.
The year-on-year price comparison shows the EMI at this time last year closed at 1,291 A¢/kg after gaining 30 cents; while this year it stands at 1,890 A¢/kg, some 599 cents or 46.4% higher.
Tight wool supply, leading into the annual Nanjing Woolmarket Conference (18-20 Sept) is adding to the competition in the auction room, as both early-stage processors and traders look to go into the conference with reasonable stock on-hand.
With 23,851 bales currently forecast next week, the limited supply should attract continued support, although elevated price levels are likely to keep buyers selective and the market variable.
