EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

The market closed around about with the most interest still on good specification. The excess supply of overlong wool is impacting on the market.

FLEECE

All best specification types 18.0 micron and finer fully firm, Italian interests dominating.

Good to average Chinese specification 18.0 micron and finer 1% easier

18.5 micron fully firm

19.0 / 21.5 micron par to 1% dearer, trending upward as the sale progressed.

SKIRTINGS

Generally 1% easier

OPEN TOP

1% easier