EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT - The Schneider Group

Sales resume on a sound note. Most descriptions firm in a large national offering.

COMMENT

Prices opened firm and remained that way to the close of sale. Some broader merino descriptions were harder to buy.

FLEECE

Best 18.5 micron and finer fully firm and dominated by Italian interests.

Better specification 19.0 / 21.5 micron 1% dearer

Good specification 17.5 micron and finer 1% easier

Good specification 18.5 / 21.5 micron fully firm

SKIRTINGS

Unchanged in a large miscellaneous selection including some best fine types.

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Unchanged