US hide trading was active on Wednesday February 12, with steady prices reported for heavy native steers and slightly higher prices for butt branded steers. While overall market activity remained limited, sources noted a pick-up in demand, especially in the upholstery and automotive sectors, with increased shipments expected through March.
The chart below shows monthly US advance clothing retail sales from January 2019 to December 2024, based on Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
US clothing retail sales in 2019 were relatively stable, serving as a baseline before the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, sales sharply declined due to lockdowns and reduced consumer spending, though a gradual recovery followed, keeping sales below pre-pandemic levels.
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02.12.2025
Gulf activity picks up; DCO, ethanol production decreases on week
The US animal fats and oils markets remained stable to higher on Wednesday February 12 as activity in the Gulf Coast region picked up again.
Used cooking oil...
02.12.2025
US weekly ethanol production drops below previous high; stocks slip
US weekly average ethanol production fell from a two-month high to 1.082 million barrels per day in the week to February 7, according to the US Energy Information Administration...
02.12.2025
US December clothing retail sales end 2024 on a strong note
US hide trading was active on Wednesday February 12, with steady prices reported for heavy native steers and slightly higher prices for butt branded steers. While overall market activity...