Cape Wools (SA) Unclaimed

The medium and short wools were once again discounted as they are mainly destined for China. The major buyers on today’s sale were: G Modiano SA (2 792), Standard Wool SA (2 044), Tianyu SA (1 555) and Lempriere SA (1 157). The average clean prices for the selection within the different micron categories for good top-making (MF5), long fleeces were as follows: 18,0 microns increased 4,1% to close at R232,52/kg; 18,5 microns moved 4,6% up to close at R232,32/kg; 19 microns gained 3,9% to close at R224,14/kg; 19,5 microns strengthened by 2,6% to close at R219,42/kg; 20 microns was 1,6% stronger to close at R216,29/kg; 20,5 microns won 2,7% to close at R213,68/kg; 21,0 microns recovered 1,1% to close at R216,82/kg; 21,5 microns tumbled by 0,3% to close at R209,75/kg; 22 microns rose 0,5% to close at 212,21/kg and 22,5 microns climbed by 4,8% to close at R216,46/kg. The next sale is scheduled for 05 June 2019 where approximately ± 10 838 bales will be on sale..