HEMP MARKET.
Not only is there a heavy reduction in the output of New- Zealand hemp this season, but' the overseas markets for the product are most unfavourable. Buyers throughout the world seem to be fully provided for. Other fibres, . sisal, and Manila,' share in the depression. Java sisal is now obtainable at prices the Isew Zealand hemp cannot face. , Gradings of hemp and tow for the month of June are reported as follows:— June, June, 1931. 1930. Bales. Bales. Hemp ...'..'..,...... 1580 2218 Tow. *....' .....-• ]__■ Bales ■■■■...:■:••--• 1«B ( 2981
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 8, 9 July 1931, Page 12
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87HEMP MARKET. Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 8, 9 July 1931, Page 12
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