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Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1952

Page

6

World Wool Consumption Turns Slow Upward

International wool experts from the IWTO report global demand recovering slowly after prices rose in 1950 51 due to U S policy and market speculation Consumers shifted purchases ahead and stock disappeared into households While signs of revival appear in parts of the world the full benefit is expected only with stronger publicity and higher civilian orders In Japan a hoped for 600000 bale import programme may be constrained by market closures and domestic textiles trends

International Wool Textile Organisation Maurice Dubrulle France London M. Dubrulle Britain Praner Dubrulle R. G. Lund Ves Jang Teternational Wiol Hhaner United Kingdon Dominion Arthur New Zealand United States Japa Japan

United Kingdom Wool Market Sees Mixed April Results

The April wool consumption rate in the United Kingdom reached its best level since September, yet was 7 per cent lower than a year earlier and 36 per cent below April 1950 highs. Wool top production rose for the fourth consecutive month mainly in fleeces, but worsted yarn exports remained at the weakest since the recession began, 32 per cent under two years prior.

United Kingdom

UK to Continue Stockpiling Wool for Next Season

The British Government will maintain wool purchases for the national stockpile at the current average rate and under existing terms. This season’s target is 48,000,000 lb clean, spread across Dominions, with quality details not disclosed. The Austrian Wool Board reports ongoing progress and confirms four classes lined up for the next season.

Dominions Austrian Wool Board Bradford

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