The International Market

China (From Friday, January 23)

The Chinese hide market was a standoff with both buyers and sellers trying to do new business but not able to agree on price.

Many tanneries will be closing at the end of January for the New Year holiday (February 18 – 24 official days off) and most will not return to work until early March. Some buyers have turned their eye to European hides as this market has become more attractive because of the…