World fibre demand

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World fibre demand

• Demand
• Economic growth - income
• Population growth
• Functionality/Fashion

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Textile fibre consumption
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Price ratios
EMI/polyester
Cotton/polyester
000 head
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Australian wool production
Wool production
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Micron distribution
1994-95
2005-06
kt
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Australian wool production and price
Eastern Market Indicator
Wool production
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World cotton area
Non GM cotton
GM cotton
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World cotton price
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Australian production
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Australian cotton production
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Summary

• Fibre market to remain competitive
• Pressure on wool prices
• Future water availability critical