CAPE REPORT At today’s Cape sale, the first of the winter season, there were 882 bales offered and 588 sold (67%). This reflects the stronger courser nature of the mohair offered, as well as the global effect of the Coronavirus pandemic and its effect on business.  Kid mohair was 2-3 % dearer.  Young goat was […]

CAPE REPORT At today’s Cape sale, the final one of the season, there was good general competition, especially in the kid mohair qualities. However it was clear that the sheer volume of mohair available was starting to become too much to be absorbed by the top makers so the selling brokers had to step in. […]

CAPE REPORT 20th May 2020 The last actual sale was 17th March 2020, the 2 sales in April (7TH & 28th) were cancelled due to the global pandemic. A decision was taken to hold a sale today to keep money flowing to farmers. There were 598 bales offered and 567 bales sold = 95%. An […]

CAPE REPORT There was very good completion for kid and young goat qualities at today’s sale. The adult mohair was less in demand but all sold at higher levels. We quote the market in local currency as: Fine kids 5/6% dearer Stronger kids/Young goats 4% dearer. Adult 3% dearer Next sale will be held in […]

CAPE REPORT At the last cape mohair sale of this season there was good all round competition for the limited quantity on offer. We quote the market in comparison with last sale: Kid types 1% dearer on all qualities Young goats 1-2% easier Adult/Fine adult firm unchanged There will be no mohair offered for sale […]