CAPE MOHAIR SALE 09/12/2025
CAT 25/16
Exchange rates - USD 1.00 = R 17.0670 EURO 1.00 = R 19.8489
Previous sale (25/11/2025) USD 1.00 = R 17.2770 EURO 1.00 = R 19.8876
837 bales offered, 796 (95%) sold
Buyers sold not sold
SAMIL 327 7
STUCKEN 257 2
MOSENTHALS 138 2
SUEDWOELLE 1 0
VBC WOOL SA 18 0
CONNACHER 49 0
LLOTTER 6 1
Bales passed 29
The final auction of the winter season saw mixed results given the high percentage of outsort and inferior types on offer. Prices of commercial combing types remained fully firm despite the Rand appreciating by 1.2% against the greenback.
The total quantity Cape mohair offered on auction for the winter season increased by 3% while the total increase for the year equated to nearly 4%. The Mohair South Africa market indicator for greasy mohair closed 5.9% higher in Rand terms compared to the final auction of 2024.
The past year can best be summarised as a year of cautious optimism, especially in South Africa and other emerging economies. While growth is present, volatility remains high and policy makers face a delicate balancing act between supporting growth, keeping inflation under control and managing debt.
Price movements (CAT 16)
Kid – 2%
Young goat unchanged
Adult unchanged
The first auction of the summer season is scheduled for 10 February 2026 with approximately 100 tons on offer.
CAT 10-16
(Winter season purchases)
8762 bales offered, 8367 (95%) sold
Buyers sold not sold
SAMIL 3186 43
STUCKEN 3401 59
MOSENTHALS 761 16
SUEDWOELLE 397 2
VBC WOOL SA 180 0
CONNACHER 409 2
LLOTTER 33 5
Bales passed 268
SAMIL wishes all our colleagues, customers and suppliers a happy festive season and prosperous 2026. Thank you for your continued support and passion for mohair fibre!