Dawson said that an increase in enquiry from Asian markets and urgent shipment requirements pressured the finer crossbred fleece. Full fleece of 33 microns lifted up to 6% with 34-35 microns 1-2% firmer.
Fine crossbred shears were firm to 2.5% dearer.
Good style coarse fleece were 1-2% firmer, average style 1.5-3.5% dearer and poor style 2-4% stronger.
Coarse second shears were firm to 3% dearer.
Fine first lambs' fleece were up to 1% firmer with coarser types 1-2% easier.
Coarse long oddments eased 2-4% with good colour short oddments lifting 3-4.5% and poor styles 1% cheaper.
Principal interest from China, Australasia and the Middle East with support from Western Europe, United Kingdom and India.
The next sale on January 14 comprises approximately 9200 bales from the North Island and 6800 bales from the South Island.
