FREMANTLE MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Fleece firm to slightly cheaper, and skirtings 10c dearer, and open tops 25c dearer.

FLEECES

The fleece market opened 10 cents dearer today with the fine end most affected. As the sale progressed 19.5u-20.5u drifted 10 cents cheaper, while the finer end closed around 20 cents dearer.

The passed-in rate for fleece was 9.8%.

SKIRTINGS

Skirtings finished the day around 10 cents dearer.

OPEN TOP

Open tops were 25 cents dearer today.