Auction results

Wool prices continue to rise at South African auctions, supported by tight global supply and steady demand for properly classed clips.

Wool performed solidly at the 30th sale of the season, with the all-Merino indicator increasing by 0,4% to close on R264,63 p/kg. Individual clips did well despite a stronger rand to the dollar, according to Cape Wools.

The fifth mohair sale of the summer season started well, but ended 2% down after the promising demand from all buyers faded away, forcing the two big processers to buy the bulk of the 161 907kg on offer - again.

After a week’s recess the 29th sale of the wool season offered 10 737 bales, evenly split between long and medium length wools, according to Capo Wools, with 72% of the wool testing 20 micron and finer.

Wool prices slipped slightly at the 28th sale of the season due to a stronger rand, but some clips still managed to beat the market by up to 4%.

The wool market is showing encouraging signs of recovery, with demand beginning to outstrip supply, according to Leon du Plessis, auctioneer at BKB.

Strong demand for fine fibres continued at the fourth mohair sale of the season, with top-quality kid mohair fetching up to R1 110/kg. While the overall market remained largely unchanged, prices are still outperforming last year’s levels, supported by solid competition among buyers and a high clearance rate.

The third mohair sale of the 2026 summer selling season was highly satisfactory, with the average indicator improving by 3,8% compared to the previous sale, according to Pierre van der Vyver of the House of Fibres, in Port Elizabeth.

A ram and ewe were the highest-priced animals at the recent Dormer National Auction held at Be Human, Middelwater Farm in Bloemfontein on 6 September when they were sold for R50 000 each.

Savanna goat ram Maize Valley Savanna 95230071 fetched the highest price of R400 000 at Royal Genetics’ Second Production Sale held on Saturday at the Castle De Wildt Showgrounds near Modimolle, Limpopo.

The first-ever Hurwitz & Friends Auction took place at the Bull Ring Auction House in Davel, bringing together 22 Boran breeders.

The Mountain Shadows Sussex Stud Production Sale was held at the Sun Down Lodge on 27 August on behalf of Johan and Juan du Randt.

The August Two Year Old Sale at TBA Complex saw top sales, including the colt Torremolinos sold for R2,8 million.

The Avoca Sussex & Dormer Production Sale was held at the Dewetsdorp Golf Club on 24 July.

Delwyn Roberts’ Fairbridge Brangus and Charolais Stud Production Sale was held on 23 July.

The Top Tier and Stormberg Merino Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Buffelsfontein on 21 February.

The Twee Neefs Dohne Merino Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Roosterhoek on 16 February on behalf of Gawie van Zyl and Steyn Steenekamp.

The Van Aardt Greyling SA Mutton Merino Stud Production Sale was held at the Saddle Down Lodge on 15 February on behalf of Van Aardt and Faan Greyling.

The Welpic Dormer Stud Production Sale was held at the Saddle Down Lodge on 9 February on behalf of JP Potgieter.

The Twee Neefs Dohne Merino Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Roosterhoek on 16 February on behalf of Gawie van Zyl and Steyn Steenekamp.