EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Fine wool firm and well supported, others easier.

Less activity from the Chinese sector on the broader merino types while good fine wool held it’s ground.

FLEECE

16.5 micron and finer fully firm

17.0 / 17.5 micron best unchanged, inferior 1% easier

18.0 / 18.5 micron best to good types in buyers favour, inferior 1% easier

19.0 / 21.5 micron up to 2% easier with better length and strength least affected.

SKIRTINGS

17.0 micron and finer fully firm

17.5 / 19.0 micron 1 to 2% easier

Nominally 1% easier.