Hide sellers continue to report slow activity this week as weak demand from shoe and automotive tanners carries on. However, there were two trades reported today for Northern and Southwestern branded cows, both trading $0.50 below previous price levels.

Cured and Wet Blue Export Shipments by Selected Countries — Through March 21

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Outstanding Export Sales — Through March 21

Tables 1 and 2 below show the total outstanding cured hide…