Solid Rise in Raw Wool Export Volumes from South America
In the 2007 calendar year, Uruguay and Argentina's raw wool export volumes saw strong growth. The solid rise in raw wool export volumes from South America can be explained by strong demand for mid-micron wool from China amid growing shortages in Australia. Uruguay's top five export destinations by volume for the 2007…
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The top five destinations of Argentina's wool exports by volume in 2007 were Germany, China, Italy, Mexico and Turkey. All top five importing countries except Italy and Turkey recorded significant year-on-year rises.
In 2007 Italy's imports remained at the same level as one year earlier, while Turkey reduced wool imports from Argentina by more than one third.
Source: Australian Wool Innovation Limited
From the Egytex news archive, first published on 29 April 2008. Figures and names are as reported at the time.
