FORWARD wool bidding and trading volumes are continuing to concentrate on and support 18.5 to 21 micron wool.
The 19 micron line remains the most active, with interest across both nearby and deferred maturities. Support is also evident in 18.5, 20 and 21 micron, particularly from June to October 2026.
Overall, the forward screen looks firmer than in recent weeks, with buyers showing more willingness to build coverage through the middle of the year. Bids across a number of maturities suggest improving confidence, particularly in the better-supported merino types.
Trades this week
There were four trades completed this week across the forward market:
17 micron @ 2,340c for 6 May 2026, for 2,000kg.
18.5 micron @ 2,200c for 10 June 2026, for 10,000kg.
21 micron @ 1,950c for 17 June 2026, for 2,000kg.
19 micron @ 1,990c for 7 October 2026, for 10,000kg.
Activity this week was centred on the better-supported Merino microns, with the larger parcels trading in 18.5 and 19 micron. That matches the current screen, where buyer interest remains strongest in the middle microns and nearby to mid-dated maturities.