FREMANTLE MARKET REPORT - The Schneider Group

COMMENT

Fleece generally 100-130 cents dearer, skirtings 120-14 cents dearer and open tops generally 40-60 cents dearer.

FLEECE

The fleece market followed eastern states and saw prices rise 100-130 cents compared to last week. 19.0u and finer best spec fleece was the most affected. Towards the end of the sale average style 20.0u and broader fleece eased back 10 cents from highs earlier. There was good competition among the exporters today.

The passed-in rate for fleece today was 5.8%.

SKIRTINGS

Skirtings were generally 100-140 cents dearer.

OPEN TOP

Open tops were generally 40-60 cents dearer.