EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Following from the better tone last Thursday, all types and descriptions were dearer.

COMMENT

The upbeat ‘trade talk’ prior to the sale eventuated with more positive comment flowing from recent Chinese activity.

FLEECE

Few very best lots 19.0 micron and finer par to 1% dearer

Good to average specification 16.5 / 20.5 micron all 1 to 2% dearer

Inferior and tender types 17.0 / 20.5 micron were very keenly sought by Chinese interests and closed 3% dearer.

 

SKIRTINGS

1% dearer for all descriptions

OPEN TOP

Nominally 1% dearer.