EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Fine wool dearer. The market focus has shifted to 18.5 micron and finer.

FLEECE

18.5 micron and finer up to 2% dearer, the better Chinese descriptions were those most affected.

19.0 micron and broader unchanged for good types, low VM.

SKIRTINGS

Tending harder to buy as the sale progressed, particularly the finer, light fault types.

OPEN TOP

Fully firm.