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Wool Prices in the United States

U.S. Wool Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the wool price per ton stood at $5.2K (CIF, US), falling by -12.7% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2022 an increase of 46% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $6.3K per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to June 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($7.5K per ton), while the price for the UK ($2.8K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Wool Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn ($9.0K per ton), while the price for wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn) ($4.2K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn (+5.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced a decline.

U.S. Wool Imports

In August 2022, the amount of wool imported into the United States expanded remarkably to 211 tons, increasing by 12% against July 2022 figures. In general, imports posted a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 when imports increased by 43% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 343 tons. From July 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wool imports soared to $1.5M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when imports increased by 95% against the previous month.

U.S. Wool Imports by Type

Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn (119 tons), wool; (not carded or combed), carbonised (83 tons) and wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn) (9.2 tons) were the main products of wool imports to the United States.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in wool; (not carded or combed), carbonised (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while purchases for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn ($1.1M) constituted the largest type of wool supplied to the United States, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by wool; (not carded or combed), carbonised ($431K), with a 28% share of total imports.

U.S. Wool Imports by Country

New Zealand (137 tons), Australia (100 tons) and Germany (48 tons) were the main suppliers of wool imports to the United States, together comprising 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, the UK and Canada, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +262.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($747K), New Zealand ($539K) and China ($259K) appeared to be the largest wool suppliers to the United States, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +292.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

Prodcom 13102200 - Wool, degreased or carbonised, not carded or combed

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United States

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
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Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024