Market Activity & Analysis

The absence of many of the US hide industry representatives traveling ahead of the APLF was noticeable this week. It is unclear the number of hides that were sold, but prices remained mixed with a few top-end selections, including HNS and HNDS, holding close to steady; however, on some selections the market was softer. Several suppliers noted receiving bids at prices significantly below previous levels, leaving some business still on the…