FREMANTLE MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Fleece generally 10-15 cents dearer, skirtings 30-40 cents cheaper and open tops 10-25 cents dearer.

FLEECE

The fleece market saw prices edge higher, with 19.5u and finer better spec wools the most affected finishing 10-15 cents higher.  21.0u and broader remained unchanged. Again there was a high passed-in rate which put pressure on the market.

The passed-in rate for fleece was 33.8%.

SKIRTINGS

Skirtings were generally 30-40 cents cheaper.

OPEN TOP

Open tops were generally 10-25 cents dearer.