EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Superfine wool harder to buy, others a little irregular and depending on quality.

COMMENT

AUD stronger against the USD. Average Chinese standard types a little easier.

FLEECE

19.5 micron and finer best quality and specification up to 1% dearer and harder to buy in a limited selection.

Good specification –

15.0/16.5 micron par to 1% dearer

17.0/17.5 micron unchanged

18.0 / 20.5 micron 0.5 to 1% easier

21.0/22.0 micron firm.

SKIRTINGS

Generally firm except for 17.0 / 18.0 micron, slightly easier

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