Market Activity & Analysis

The hide market last week struggled to maintain prices with a wide assortment of bids lower than previous sales. The Jacobsen Hide Index closed Friday at $64.30—down 2.8% or $1.88 from a week ago. During the week, several steer selections quoted $1-$2 lower, including packer HNS from $74 to $75, BBS $72 to $73 and HTS from $67 to $68. Cow hides were mixed on light trading from steady to $1 lower depending on source and selection.

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