Market Activity & Analysis

Last week, the hide market began on a firmer note with some producers pushing out delivers to September/October on their offerings. The prior couple weeks were touted to have been quite active; however, Thursday’s very small export report took some steam out of the market. According to several people, last week saw less trading than the prior weeks. Prices for the most part held with the Jacobsen Hide Index closing Friday at $34.94 compared to…