In May 2026, the international wool market will usher in a new round of price increase cycle, and the core driving factor isAustralian wool production has fallen sharply, and the supply of high-quality raw materials continues to be tight. According to the latest data from the Australian Wool Production Forecast Committee (AWPFC), Australian wool production in 2025/26 is expected to decline year-on-year12.6% to 245,000 tonsThe number of shearling sheep decreased by 10.3% to 56.5 million; production in 2026/27 will further drop to 243,900 tons, a further 4.5% year-on-year decrease. The continued contraction of the supply side and the moderate recovery of the demand side have pushed the average annual increase in wool prices to5%–7%, the price increase of high-end fine wool and cashmere raw materials is particularly significant.
Wool is the core natural raw material of the wool spinning industry, and its price fluctuations directly affect the production costs and market pricing of high-end cashmere threads, wool blended yarns, worsted fabrics and other products.The current round of price increases for Australian wool is due, on the one hand, to the dry weather in the main producing areas of Australia, which has hindered the growth of pasture, the number of sheep herds, and the supply of raw materials. On the other hand, under the trend of global consumption upgrading, the demand for natural, environmentally friendly, and high-quality wool products has grown steadily, and orders in outdoor sports, high-end clothing, home textiles and other fields have picked up, further exacerbating the contradiction between supply and demand of high-quality raw materials. The industry predicts that wool prices will remain high and volatile in the short term, and the stocking window for high-quality Australian wool and cashmere raw materials has opened.
China Li County Oumu Wool Spinning Co., Ltd. focuses on the research and development and production of high-end cashmere yarn and wool blended yarn. Relying on a high-quality raw material procurement system and exquisite craftsmanship, its products sell well in domestic and foreign markets and are favored by high-end customers. Faced with the current market situation of rising wool prices and tight supply of high-quality raw materials, China Lixian Omu Woolen Textile Co., Ltd. relied on years of industry experience and supply chain advantages to lay out raw material procurement strategies in advance: First,Lock in mid- to long-term sources of high-quality Australian wool and cashmere and sign long-term cooperation agreements with core suppliers to avoid the risk of price fluctuations; secondlyOptimize the raw material ratio and production process, and rationally match different grades of wool and cashmere raw materials to control production costs while ensuring product quality and feel; The third isEnlargeHigh-end cashmere threadInvestment in research and development of fine wool blended yarnto enhance product added value and market competitiveness, and better meet the needs of high-end customers for natural, high-quality woolen products.
Currently, the wool market has entered a critical stage of tight supply and rising prices, and the high-end raw material stocking window cannot be missed. China Lixian Oumu Woolen Textile Co., Ltd. will continue to closely track the international wool market trends, accurately grasp the timing of raw material procurement, strictly control quality, and stabilize supply, provide customers with high-quality, cost-effective cashmere yarn and wool blended products, and work with customers to respond to market changes and seize development opportunities.