Market Activity & Analysis

Reports on buyer interest on Monday and today vary, but most point to a slow start for the holiday week. As the early China New Year approaches (February 5-7), interest from China tanners for delivery after the middle of February, fits well into most of the offers.

The outlook for leather business shows very few signs of change, which is being reflected in the softer tone of most bids. On a limited number of confirmed sales, prices at…