FREMANTLE MARKET REPORT - The Schneider Group

COMMENT

Fleece 30-50 cents cheaper, skirtings 100 cents cheaper and open tops 50-100 cents cheaper.

FLEECE

Better followed the lead from eastern states and opened 50-60 cents cheaper. A very high passed-in rate saw prices edge back up during the sale to finish around 30-40 cents cheaper. Tender, high cvh wools were the most affected by the falls.
Fleece had a passed-in rate of 55.4%

SKIRTINGS

Skirtings were up to 100 cents cheaper.

OPEN TOP

Open tops were around 50-100 cents dearer, with 18.5-19.5u the most affected.