Market Activity & Analysis

The US hide market was basically unchanged this week with hide prices edging lower and top-end material close to steady and lower-end hides slipping one or more dollars. Demand remained spotted with the noted absence of large volume buyers. The latest prices reported for packer HNS was$60 to $61.50, BBS from $51 to $54, HTS from $45 to $46, BS at $44, HNH at $44 and HBH at $37. Cow prices were also mixed, ranging from steady to a dollar lower,…