Argentina

July 27

Slaughter continues at a strong pace.
Good quality Buenos Aires wet salted heavy steer prices continue unchanged from prior weeks, quoting at about US$0.49 per kg.
Demand and prices remain low for all items.
The increase in interest rates in the US and Europe adds further pressure on consumer spending.

Slaughter volumes continue strong.
Good quality Buenos Aires wet salted heavy steer prices continue unchanged from prior weeks, quoting at about US$0.49 per kg.
Pundits describe current demand as “very calm”.

Brazil

July 27

This week was uneventful for the Brazilian hide market.

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