Market Activity & Analysis

There little change for the US hide this week with prices around $1 less on several selections as suppliers focused on shipments ahead of price. The latest reported prices for packer hides include HNS from $59 to $60, HTS at $41, BBS from $49 to $50 BS at $41, HNH at $40 and HBH from $31 to $32 FOB plant. Cows continue to be a struggle to move for most; however, one supplier noted seeing increased interest for brands in the auto sector….