Wool Industries Australia Inc (WIA) is an association of Australian organisations engaged in the production, selling, merchanting, processing, spinning, weaving, testing and research & development of wool and allied fibres.

The End of Month Mulesing Status Auction Statistics (for period July 1 2021- April 30 2022) have been released. Links to the interactive and static monthly reports can be found on the following AWEX website page: www.awex.com.au/market-information/mulesing-status/ The total number of bales offered at auction with a declared Mulesing Status of Non Mulesed (NM) for the period July 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022 is 203,046 This is an increase of 35,124 bales (20.9%) over the corresponding period (in…

Market Intelligence Report edition 17 2022 is now available. No cost to members. Enquiries This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dear Wool Community Members and Friends, Welcome to our latest roundup of Real Wool News. At the top of the list is the just-released Why Wool Matters, a short documentary produced with HRH The Prince of Wales for the Campaign for Wool. We have long believed that sheep can help heal the planet – now the experts are finding proof. Wool in the Trade Press The latest research measuring the LCA of a recycled wool sweater was the focus of a new article in Suston Magazine. Wool also features…

Key Test Data Summary for March 2022 The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for March 2022 compared with the same period last season are: -1.5%, -1.8% and -2.1% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2021 to March 2022 compared with the same period last season are: +10.7%, +8.8% and +8.5% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 254.3 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 234.4 mkg for the equivalent period last…

View newsletter online A warm welcome to WPA's next monthly Newsletter. We’re glad you are here. Our aim is to keep you informed about matters related to the Australian Wool Industry each month. We will also bring you closer to one of our Directors or Staff in a feature blog each month. On the blog this month, is an introduction to one of your WoolProducers Board Directors, Simon Riddle. Simon, who represents the Victorian Farmers Federation on the WPA Executive discusses the use of electronic…

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View newsletter online A warm welcome to 2022 and WPA's next monthly Newsletter. We’re glad you are here. Our aim is to keep you informed about matters related to the Australian Wool Industry each month. We will also bring you closer to one of our Directors or Staff in a feature blog each month. On the blog this month, is an introduction to one of your WoolProducers Board Directors, Brett Smith. Brett talks about consumer demand for traceability and providence, accreditation schemes, and what…

Dear Wool Community Members and Friends, Our wool news this month brings you the launch of registration for the 91st IWTO Congress, taking place in Puyuan-Tongxiang, China. Sessions will be hybrid to allow for challenges in international travel. More about the Congress below. The Make the Label Count campaign is going strong – see the update below on develop-ments in the European Parliament. Want to get involved? You can amplify the campaign's important messages by sharing their posts on…