No significant changes for the US hide market has been seen this week. Producers are pushing back as best they can and trying to hold prices as close to steady as possible. More bids overnight were mostly lower, although some close to steady are being countered and a few sales from steady to a $1 lower have been reported.
Today’s Market
The market was quiet for most people with the exception of a few who said…
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,...