The US hide market has not had any surprises this week with travelers beginning to meet with customers ahead of the APLF. While not everyone is there yet, early reports suggest there has not been many hides traded nor any movement with pricing. A few tanners in Asia have told suppliers they are waiting until the show next week before they buy.
Today’s Market
There were no trades reported today but several…
12.30.2024
Glycerin prices on rise while inventories fall
Crude glycerin prices rose this week, with sources reporting to Fastmarkets on Monday December 30 that slowing biodiesel production is leading to reduced supplies.
One trader reported for...
12.30.2024
Early publication of US agricultural products price assessments: pricing notice
Fastmarkets will publish price assessments for US animal fats and oils, animal proteins, biomass-based diesel, hide and leather, grain and feed ingredients, organic/non-GMO and vegetable oils at 12:00pm Central...
12.30.2024
US bloodmeal price spread widens even with an elevated low end: 2024 recap
US animal protein prices were steady on Monday December 30.
Hog slaughter
Fastmarkets’ research team forecasts hog slaughter at 2.200 million head in the week to January 4,...