EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT - The Schneider Group

COMMENT.

Market generally very firm with stronger interest from the Italian sector on the best 17.5/18.0 micron selection. The first of the New Zealand sales was held in Melbourne. 17% of that offering was passed in and the sale results were in line with the Australian market.

FLEECE

Best style and specification 17.5/18.0 micron 1 to 2% dearer.

All other descriptions fully firm.

Some irregularity in the inferior and higher VM types.

SKIRTINGS

Best low VM skirtings keenly sought, tending slightly dearer.

Others unchanged.

OPEN TOP

All descriptions unchanged in limited selection.