The US hide market continues to be quiet with the Chinese New Year holiday removing the major buyers. While this is a planned event, the congested West Coast ports have shipment logistics in chaos and nearly at a standstill.
This is affecting the market in many ways including making delivery options higher on the priority list than price. Some suppliers have indicated there is no way they will take less money if they don’t know when…
04.18.2024
Total RFS blending falls in March, domestic biodiesel blending increases
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported 1.66 billion gallons of renewable fuel blended within the nation’s transportation fuel pool during March. Blending was six percent below February and...
04.18.2024
EU UCO premium to US continues to grow
The US animal fats and oils market was mostly quiet on Thursday April 18, with a handful of price changes reported. Choice white grease (CWG) into the Missouri River...
04.18.2024
Ruminant meat and bonemeal price pressure in most regions
Price pressure was reported on several regions for meat and bone meal, ruminant and porcine items. Market sources said buyer pushback and light demand, with exception to the pet...