US cured hide suppliers renewed efforts to drive prices with early offers from steady to a dollar higher on the chance buyers need more hides ahead of the Hong Kong leather fair, March 29-31. The conjecture that more hides will be needed is reasonable since leather production normally increases over the next couple months for the ensuing fall/winter shoe sales. In addition, US hide production is usually lower this period and the currently…
12.24.2024
Animal fats, oils markets quiet amid Christmas holiday
The US animal fats and oils markets remained steady on Tuesday December 24, amid limited trading due to the Christmas holidays.
Market sources expected activity to remain subdued...
12.24.2024
US November broiler, turkey slaughter down year on year
US animal protein prices were steady on Tuesday December 24, with limited volumes reported to have been traded. With the proximity of the end-of-year holidays, most market participants are...
12.24.2024
US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections rise, corn falls
Weekly export inspections
Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for corn but an increase for soybean and wheat in the week to December 19, according to data...