April 12 Wool Textile Industry Express: Raw materials remain stable, Africa is warming up to zero tariffs, and smart upgrades are accelerating

April 12 Wool Textile Industry Express: Raw materials remain stable, Africa is warming up to zero tariffs, and smart upgrades are accelerating
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Today, domesticWool The overall operation of the wool spinning industry is stable, raw material prices remain high and firm, the export market shows a differentiated pattern with emerging markets continuing to be hot, and EU market certification barriers high. Intelligent transformation and African trade dividends have become the two core hot spots in the industry. Lixian Oumu Woolen Textile Co., Ltd. is based on the advantages of North China's woolen textile industry cluster, closely following industry trends, and making steady progress in stabilizing orders, expanding markets, and improving efficiency.

1. Raw material market: Today’s prices are stable, and high-quality velvet materials are strong

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  • Wool Market: Today's Nanjing Wool Market Comprehensive Index Report77.51 yuan/kg, the same as yesterday, a week-on-week increase of 1.03%. Among them, the price of 19-21μm fine wool is 79.3-81.5 yuan/kg. The market demand is stable and the price is rising steadily.
  • Cashmere market: Today’s quotations in production areas are stable. Mongolian 16.4 μm high-quality white cashmere is quoted at 720,000-740,000 yuan/ton, Inner Mongolia’s high-quality white cashmere is 690,000-710,000 yuan/ton, and ordinary cashmere is 620,000-650,000 yuan/ton. The price of high-quality raw materials remains strong, supporting the pricing of high-end wool products.
  • font-variant-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 24px; flex: 0 1 auto; flex-direction: row; justify-content: normal; align-items: normal; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Chemical fiber raw materials: The prices of nylon and polyester staple fibers have fluctuated slightly, but are generally stable, providing stable cost guarantee for the production of conventional woolen products.
  • 2. Industry trends: Intelligent report released, African market warmed up

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  • font-variant-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 24px; flex: 0 1 auto; flex-direction: row; justify-content: normal; align-items: normal; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">"2026 Wool Fabric Intelligent Production Report" was released today
    The report pointed out that the penetration rate of AI proofing, fully automatic flat knitting machines, and flexible production lines in the wool spinning industry has increased rapidly, and the production efficiency of small and medium-sized wool spinning enterprises has increased by more than 40% on average. "One person manages multiple machines, and small orders are processed quickly" has become the new normal in the industry. Lixian Oumu Woolen Spinning Co., Ltd. has introduced intelligent spinning equipment and a digital management system to monitor the entire order process, shortening the proofing cycle by 60%, and effectively adapting to the market's small batch and multi-batch needs.
  • font-variant-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 24px; flex: 0 1 auto; flex-direction: row; justify-content: normal; align-items: normal; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">The countdown to zero-tariff policies in 53 African countries (implemented on May 1)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
    Today, the number of inquiries to the African market from wool textile producing areas such as Hebei and Zhejiang increased by more than 30% month-on-month. This policy covers all categories of wool, sweaters, and woolen fabrics, and export costs will drop by 15%-25%. Lixian Oumu Woolen Textile Co., Ltd. has laid out the African market in advance and developed adapted products for Nigeria, Kenya and other countries. It has received a number of intended orders and is expected to achieve rapid growth in orders after the policy takes effect.
  • Domestic market: Silver 4 is weak, light and thin lines are popular
    Today, the domestic market continues the "Silver Four" weak trend. Orders are mainly small orders and quick responses, and the proofing cycle is lengthened. Spring and summer styles80 count double worsted cashmere, light wool blended yarnInquiries are active, and the demand for knitting threads in air-conditioned rooms is gradually released.
  • font-variant-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 24px; flex: 0 1 auto; flex-direction: row; justify-content: normal; align-items: normal; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Export differentiation: emerging markets are booming and the EU threshold is high
    Today, Lixian wool textile industry cluster continues to receive orders from Russia and the Middle East, with a year-on-year increase of 45% in the first half of April. The EU market is affected by barriers such as GRS certification, carbon footprint accounting, and fluorine-free waterproofing. The order loss rate for companies without certification reaches 70%. Lixian Oumu Woolen Textile Co., Ltd. has completed the construction of GRS certification and carbon footprint system, and its green compliance products are steadily supplied to mid-to-high-end customers in the EU.
  • 3. Production areas and enterprises: Li County clusters are active, and compliant enterprises dominate

    Today, the operating rate of the wool textile industry cluster in Li County remains above 90%, and intelligent transformation companies are full of orders. Enterprises in the region are accelerating green production and intelligent upgrades, and enterprises with GRS, organic cotton and other certifications have obvious advantages in receiving orders.

    4. Li County Oumu Woolen Textile Co., Ltd.: Follow the trend and develop steadily

    Faced with today's industry situation, Lixian Oumu Woolen Textile Co., Ltd. continues to promoteWool wholesaleThree major measures:
    1. font-variant-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 24px; flex: 0 1 auto; flex-direction: row; justify-content: normal; align-items: normal; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Raw material end: Lock in the supply of high-quality wool and cashmere to ensure a stable supply of high-end wool products;
    2. Market side: Deepen market cooperation in Russia and the Middle East, accelerate market layout in Africa, and consolidate EU compliance orders;
    3. Production end: Optimize the parameters of intelligent production lines, increase the production capacity of specialty products such as 80-count high-count yarn, fluorine-free waterproof fabrics, and strengthen core competitiveness.
    font-variant-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: 700; line-height: 24px; flex: 0 1 auto; flex-direction: row; justify-content: normal; align-items: normal; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Outlook: Short-term raw material prices will remain strong, Africa's zero-tariff dividend will gradually be released, and intelligence and greening will remain the core direction of the industry. Lixian Oumu Woolen Textile Co., Ltd. will continue to seize market opportunities and support high-quality development of enterprises with high-quality products and global layout.
    Information sources: Nanjing Wool Market, China Wool Textile Industry Association, customs export data, enterprise front-line research
    Finishing unit: Li County Oumu Woolen Textile Co., Ltd.
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