While the sheepmeat market experiences record prices, the Australian wool market is less robust.
The Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) showed a slight 7% price lift, but it’s nowhere near 2019’s record high of $20/kg. Increased costs from shearing, crutching and labour are likely contributing.
Data analysis indicates a moderate correlation between sheepmeat prices and wool prices.
This means increasing lamb prices (Merino Lamb Indicator) will not necessarily lead to increasing wool prices (Eastern Market Indicator).
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When analysts examine the meat and wool price relationship, they assess each variable using a correlation coefficient.
A positive correlation coefficient (r-value) indicates an increase of one variable will see a similar increase in the other variable.
A negative r-value suggests an increase in one variable will see a decrease in the other variable.
Analysis of the EMI and the Merino Lamb Indicator show a moderate positive relationship – likely reflecting that sheepmeat is a by-product of wool production in Merino-based systems.
National Heavy Lamb Indicator reaches record high.
Wool saw a modest 7% increase in the Eastern Market Indicator amid rising production costs.
Data suggests increasing lamb prices will not necessarily lead to increasing wool prices.
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