Due to the inclement weather and delayed start to the grading season this sale consisted entirely of 2011 clip wool. The market was stronger than at recent sales with over one million kilos sold.
Compared to the last time sold:
Pick and Super Hogs Fully Firm, others up to: 5% cheaper
Halfbreds: 3.5 - 5% cheaper
Crosses: 5% cheaper
Cheviots: 2.5 - 3.5% cheaper
Medium Radnors Firm, other Radnors up to: 4% cheaper
Selected Welsh Firm, other Welsh: 3 - 5% cheaper
Swaledale up to: 5% cheaper
The British Wool Marketing Board operates a central marketing system for UK fleece wool with the aim of achieving the best possible net returns for farmers.
British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB)