The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for November 2014 compared with the same period last season are -9.6%, -1.3% and -0.7% respectively.
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for October 2014 compared with the same period last season are -8.6%, -1.6% and -1.1% respectively.
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for August 2014 compared with the same period last season are -1.9%, +3.3% and +3.5% respectively.
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for September 2014 compared with the same period last season are -6.5%, -0.6% and -0.2% respectively.
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee's second forecast for 2014/15 has revised shorn wool production to 328 mkg, down 3.7% from 2013/14 levels. This decrease reflects the reduction in sheep numbers due to the high slaughter rates in 2013/14 even though average fleece weights are expected to increase marginally.