EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Market very firm with the Australian dollar remaining strong against the other major currencies.

COMMENT

Chinese interests were more active. The superfine merinos and broader merino wool’s were those most keenly sought after. These are the types in the smallest supply.

FLEECE

16.5 micron and finer very firm

17.5 / 20.5 micron firm unchanged

21.0 / 22.0 micron 1% dearer

SKIRTINGS

Better types 17.5 micron and finer 1% dearer, others firm unchanged.

OPEN TOP

Generally 1% dearer in a limited selection.