Australia - Greasy Wool - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingPrice of Wool in Australia Decreases Slightly to $6,068 per Ton
Australia Greasy Wool Export Price in May 2023
In May 2023, the greasy wool price amounted to $6,068 per ton (FOB, Australia), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 8.4% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $7,081 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to May 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($20,166 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($2,927 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Greasy Wool in Australia (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Italy | 12,338 | 13,256 | 13,457 | 12,434 | 15,694 | 12,388 | 12,609 | 12,525 | 10,918 | 11,470 | 12,764 | 11,514 | 20,166 |
| China | 6,875 | 7,042 | 6,761 | 6,951 | 6,368 | 5,841 | 6,096 | 5,970 | 6,207 | 6,372 | 6,514 | 5,940 | 5,904 |
| India | 6,694 | 6,389 | 6,720 | 6,315 | 5,994 | 5,529 | 5,824 | 6,018 | 5,865 | 7,327 | 6,853 | 6,452 | 5,754 |
| Czech Republic | 4,740 | 5,570 | 4,155 | 2,590 | 2,077 | 5,008 | 5,566 | 4,665 | 2,421 | 4,174 | 5,775 | 1,998 | 2,927 |
| Average | 6,995 | 6,961 | 6,962 | 7,081 | 6,790 | 6,056 | 6,263 | 6,171 | 6,186 | 6,450 | 6,995 | 6,143 | 6,068 |
Australia Greasy Wool Exports
In May 2023, approximately 32K tons of greasy wool were exported from Australia; increasing by 22% compared with the month before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when exports increased by 42% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 35K tons. From April 2023 to May 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, greasy wool exports skyrocketed to $197M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 54% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $242M. From April 2023 to May 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Australia Greasy Wool Exports by Country
China (28K tons) was the main destination for greasy wool exports from Australia, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, greasy wool exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (2.8K tons), tenfold. the Czech Republic (827 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.5% share.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: India (+3.9% per month) and the Czech Republic (-2.2% per month).
In value terms, China ($166M) remains the key foreign market for greasy wool exports from Australia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($16M), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.3% share.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: India (+2.6% per month) and Italy (-1.7% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the greasy wool market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 987 - Wool, Greasy
Country coverage:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
