EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Lack of supply and the looming cutoff dates for xmas shipping scheduling has driven the market today to new levels especially for best style and strength fine European types. Significant gains in Chinese specifications for 19 to 21 micron also.

FLEECE

All best specification types 17.5 micron and finer 4% dearer in extreme demand from all sectors.

18 to 21 micron 2-3% dearer in good competition.

Chinese specification 19 to 21 micron 2% dearer.

Ave/Inferior style also reaping the benefit of today’s activity.

SKIRTINGS

Best style par to1% dearer.

Others unchanged.

OPEN TOP

All description FNF keenly sought par to 1% dearer in limited selection.