Mohair on the up

摘要

Mohair producers in South Africa are enjoying the benefits of rising prices, up 27% in January 2010 year-on-year. The average price for mohair was R85.90 (US$11) per kg at the first of sale of the 2010 summer season, which took place on February 16. Such price rises are contributing to an optimistic long-term view for mohair, despite tremendous challenges for growers. Mohair South Africa is involved in a range of effective marketing projects, and the long-term value of the association that Mohair South Africa has established with the renowned fashion trend forecaster Li Edelkoort is likely to prove increasingly influential.