FREMANTLE MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Fleece 50-80 cents cheaper, skirtings and open tops unchanged to 60-70 cents cheaper.

FLEECE

The fleece market followed the lead from the east and fell by 50-80 cents today. 18.5u and finer were less affected, while low yielding lots were the most affected and close to 100 cents cheaper.

The passed-in rate for fleece was 47.1%.

SKIRTINGS

Skirtings were generally 60 cents cheaper.

OPEN TOPS

Open tops were 60-70 cents cheaper.