Wool & Acrylic Fiber Prices

Wool prices receive extensive coverage in Australia, while acrylic prices are tracked in China. 

Wool prices are released by micron type and regional market in Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Fremantle. The Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) is also published based on the micron category. Daily and historical data is available in Australian dollars (A$), US dollars (US$), and euros. 

RWS Wool Prices are available for South Africa in our weekly wool report, with non-RWS wool prices also released. Recycled wool nois in India are displayed in our database.

Acrylic and acrylonitrile prices in China are available on a daily and historical basis covering the past 20 years, in yuan and US dollars. Acrylic is compared to acrylonitrile to track gross margin trends in Chinese plants. 

Recycled acrylic is available for India.

Wool and acrylic fiber prices are compared to other textile fiber prices on a daily and monthly basis, for the past five years. 

Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)

Superfine wool led a quiet week marked by low supply, firm demand for certified fiber, and currency-driven pressure on Australian exports. This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade is also available for download. Additionally, Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) prices are accessible for South African markets.

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Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)

Wool prices failed to rebound despite Fremantle’s absence from the Australian auctions this week, suggesting a potential drop in Chinese demand amid concerns over U.S. tariffs. This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade is also available for download. Additionally, Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) prices are accessible for South African markets.

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Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)

The wool market remains delicately balanced, with superfine wool commanding selective premiums amid low supply and muted demand, while broader segments face ongoing pressure and exporters operate on increasingly narrow margins. This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade is also available for download. Additionally, Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) prices are accessible for South African markets.

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Regional Market Indicators

Wool Market Indicator - EMI

Wool Micron Categories

Wool Micron Types (EMI)

Wool vs. Acrylic, Cotton, Polyester, Viscose, Nylon, Spandex

ASF in China

Acrylonitrile in China

Acrylic Fibers vs. Acrylonitrile in China

Acrylic vs. Wool, Cotton, Polyester, Viscose, Nylon, Spandex

India