The twentieth British Wool Sale of the 2011/12 Season was held by the British Wool Marketing Board at Wool House and offered 2,137,807 kilos.
The market was quieter and with the exception of a few minority grades prices were cheaper with an overall clearance of 32%.
Compared to the last time sold:
Pick and Supers : 5% cheaper
Halfbreds : 5% cheaper
Cross : 5% cheaper
Radnors: 4 - 5% cheaper
Welsh : 5% cheaper
Swaledale : 8% cheaper
The British Wool Marketing Board operates a central marketing system for UK fleece wool with the aim of achieving the best possible net returns for farmers.
British Wool Marketing Board
marketing@alchempro.com
