May 7
In April, almost 1.2 million cattle head were sent to slaughter, up 8% from March and 9% more than a year ago. If adjusted for business days, the comparison with respect to both parameters, marked a drop of 2% with respect to both of them.
Prices of Buenos Aires wet salted heavy steers continue quoting at about US$0.07 per kg. The leather market continues to be very lousy, with hope for some European factories to reopen.
China is slowly opening, but without delivering orders to USA or to Europe. Mexico remains partically closed until May 30th.
April 30
No news since last week. The situation in Argentina is looking meek. Fresh hides remain at Arg. $0., so they are…
05.03.2024
Biodiesel imports fall to 8-month low in March; exports rise to 3-month high
Biodiesel imported into the US fell in March for the first time in four months while biodiesel exported from the US reached a three-month high.
Import demand from...
05.03.2024
BFT, soybean oil weekly average prices tumble
For the week to Friday, prices were broadly lower compared with the prior week’s average. Packer bleachable fancy tallow was down by 2.2% from the prior week’s average on...
05.03.2024
US animal protein prices remain under pressure; soymeal rises
US animal protein prices were mixed in the week to Friday May 3 but showed no large movements, with multiple market participants traveling for the Petfood Forum in Kansas...