EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Medium and broader merinos dearer, fine wool slightly easier. Vegetable matter is still the major factor determining market competition.

FLEECE

14.5 / 15.0  micron fully firm

15.5 /18.5 micron up to 1% easier

19.0 micron par to 1% dearer

19.5 micron 1% dearer

20.0 / 21.0 micron 2 to 3% dearer

SKIRTINGS

Good light fault skirtings remain well supported at this level. Generally unchanged.

OPEN TOP

Fully firm.