FREMANTLE MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Fleece 10-20c dearer, and skirtings 20-40c dearer, and open tops 30-40 cents dearer.

FLEECES

Fleece prices rose today with 18.5u and finer the most affected up by 15-20 cents. 19.5u and broader were generally firm to 10 cents dearer. Again best spec wools were keenly sought after and most affected.

The passed-in rate for fleece was 19.2%.

SKIRTINGS

Skirtings finished the day around 20-30 cents dearer.

OPEN TOP

Open tops were generally 20-40 cents dearer today.