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British Wool reports sharpest price increase in a decade as averages hit £1.18/kg

The most recent sale saw the ‘most intense level of competition in the last decade’

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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British Wool reports sharpest price increase in a decade as averages hit £1.18/kg

Prices in British Wool's October sale increased by 14.2% on mid-September, with global demand increased for quality cross bred wools. British Wool said all its main buyers were active in the sale, with...

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