Key Test Data Summary for June 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for June 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -12.0%, -13.7% and -13.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to June...

Key Test Data Summary for July 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -9.8%, -9.7% and -9.5% respectively. AWTA Ltd has tested 15.7 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 17.4 mkg for the...

Key Test Data Summary for May 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for May 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -23.6%, -23.0% and -22.9% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to May...

Key Test Data Summary for April 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for April 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -21.1%, -22.3% and -22.2% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Key Test Data Summary for February 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for February 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -10.8%, -9.4% and -9.5% respectively The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Key Test Data Summary for January 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for January 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -13.5%, -10.7% and -10.9% respectively The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to...

Australian Wool Traceability Hub – 90% of Wool to be Traced by 2025

it to manage wool traceability. It is anticipated that more than 90% of bales will be able to betraced using the Hub by July 2025. Engagement has begun with key stakeholders, particularly wool sellers and buyers for data sharing preparedness and...

Fees

AWTA Raw Wool 2025/26 Testing Fees are valid 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. Test types and services, including 2025/26 fees are comprehensively detailed in our AWTA Raw Wool Testing Fees list, which is available for download below. Current fees...

Key Test Data Summary for March 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for March 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -3.3%, -2.1% and -2.0% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to March...

Wool supply contraction reflects adverse seasonal conditions and higher sheep turnoff

is 280.1 Mkg greasy, an 11.8% decrease on the 2023/24 estimate. The AWPFC’s first forecast of shorn wool production for the 2025/26 season is 256.6 Mkg greasy, an 8.4% decrease on the 2024/25 forecast. The latest Australian Wool Production Forecasting...

AWTA Ltd Testing Fees 2025-2026

General wool testing fees have increased by 3% for the 2025/26 wool selling season, effective from 1st July 2025. The total cost for testing a typical 7 bale lot, including a Staple Length & Strength test, will increase by $2.65 from $82.45 to $85.10...

Terms and Conditions

notice and/or amendment will constitute acceptance of the variation. Documents available for download: Raw Wool - Terms July 2025 Fleece Measurement - Terms July 2025 Pesticide Residue - Terms July 2025

The Australian Wool Traceability Hub Gains Momentum

accordance with industry agreements. The likely earliest adoption of this proposal for commercial sale lots would be 1 July 2025. Improved Functionality with the AWTH: Additionally, the AWTH platform will soon feature new user-friendly analytic tools...

AWTA Ltd Testing Fees 2024-2025

test, will increase by $2.55 from $79.90 to $82.45. Click here to download a copy of the AWTA Raw Wool Testing Fees 2024-2025 or contact your nearest AWTA office to request a printed copy.

Fee Reduction for the Length and Strength Testing of Mid-Side Samples

to five staples. Download: Revised Fleece Measurement Test Request Form Download: Revised AWTA Raw Wool Testing Fees 2024/2025 (effective 01 Jan 2025)

Wool Statistical Area Production Data to Replace Key Test Data Report

From 2 July 2025 AWTA will make wool production data based on State of production rather than State of storage and sampling. Previously, the volume of wool tested, or "Key Test Data" was reported based on the State or location where the wool was stored...

Australian shorn wool production forecast for 2024/25 revised down to 279.4 Mkg greasy

of Statistics, ABARES and Meat and Livestock Australia. The state and national Committees will next meet in late-April 2025. The full forecast report will be available on the AWI website at www.wool.com/forecasts from 24 December 2024.

Australian Wool Industry Unveils the Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH)

to manage an EAD response. It is anticipated that more than 90% of bales will be able to be traced using the Hub by July 2025. “Effective disease control relies on rapid traceability. The Hub will improve disease containment and response by enabling...

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