EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Improved market sentiment.

COMMENT

Slightly dearer trend on average and less than 10% were passed in. Non Mulesed (NM) wool less affected by this week’s easing trend.

FLEECE

Better lots with good yields very firm. Keenest demand is on 17.0/18.5 micron from Italian interests. These are dearer than equivalent lots 16.0/16.5 micron.

Good to average specification –

16.5 micron 1% easier

17.0 / 18.5 micron unchanged

19.0 / 21.5 micron par to 1% dearer

SKIRTINGS

Generally firm, tending slightly dearer for the better lots.

OPEN TOP

Unchanged in a small selection.