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New Zealand's wool industry makes comeback after global demand rise

7 August 2026 · in 80 words

New Zealand's wool industry makes comeback after global demand rise

After decades of falling prices, New Zealand's wool industry is now seeing profits thanks to increased global demand. Rising oil prices have made synthetic fibres more expensive, pushing buyers towards natural alternatives like wool. In June, the country's wool fetched its highest prices in 15 years at a national auction, though prices dipped recently.

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