The majority of hide sellers’ offering lists will be released tonight. Some packer’s offers contain a variety of items at higher prices than the previous trading week. A few selections are offered for April and May shipment. Leather prices for footwear tanners continue to be under discussion and concern. Many brands are expressing resistance to the higher prices and the frequency of leather price renegotiation.
There was minimal change in Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) for the polyester Producer Price Index (PPI), which closed the first quarter (Q1) of 2021 almost 1 point higher than Q1 of 2020. Polyester is a commonly used synthetic fiber which has carried the image of being a sustainable alternative to other materials used in the fashion industry. Recently, this image has been questioned and has raised concern of the environmental friendliness of other synthetic fibers. The Changing Markets Foundation’s Fossil Fashion campaign reported that a shirt that is made…
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...