As per Nigel Hale, CEO, WoolWorks, wool grease is currently in high demand as it is used in cosmetics, skincare, and pharmaceuticals.

WoolWorks New Zealand is the only company in the country that produces and exports wool grease. Its prices have risen significantly due to the demand generated demand for COVID-19 vaccines.

As per Textile Value Chain, New Zealand wool grease is one of the best in the world because it is so high in cholesterol. Mills in Asia have been working overtime to produce more but that product is mostly being used domestically.

Ninety-nine percent of the wool grease is exported to mills all around the world including Japan, Mexico, The US, UK, India and Belgium.