EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Market generally a little easier, best least affected.

COMMENT

Large passed in and withdrawn rate as growers utilise their option to hold wool pending a better market.

FLEECE

All 16.0 and 16.5 micron fully firm

Best 17.0 / 19.0 micron fully firm

All others 17.0 / 19.0 micron 1% easier

19.5 / 21.0 micron slightly easier, par to 1%.

SKIRTINGS

All better lots fully firm, others 1% easier.

OPEN TOP

Generally unchanged.