FREMANTLE MARKET REPORT - The Schneider Group

COMMENT

Fleece generally 30-50 cents dearer, skirtings 20-50 cents dearer and open tops generally 20-60 cents dearer.

FLEECE

The fleece market was dearer today, with the fine end most affected rising up to 50 cents. 19.5u and broader were around 30 cents dearer. The sale opened strongly and continued to rise throughout the sale, particularly for finer low cvh wools.

The passed-in rate for fleece today was 5.3%.

SKIRTINGS

Skirtings were generally 20-60 cents dearer with the fine end most affected.

OPEN TOP

Open tops were generally 20-60 cents dearer with the fine end most affected.