EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Market significantly dearer again. Melbourne sold in isolation.

COMMENT

Chinese indent orders dominate.

FLEECE

All Chinese specification fleece types were 5 to 6% dearer with finest most affected. Better Italian types least affected.

SKIRTINGS

All descriptions 4% dearer.

OPEN TOP

Nominally 4 to 5% dearer. Still a little early in the season for good open top lamb types.