The US hide market has a few more buyers showing interest, though many bids remain low and confirmed to be sluggish. The trend seems to be sideways and by next week, many in the trade will be traveling or meeting with customers in Asia ahead of the Hong Kong APLF.
Leather business reports are a mixed bag depending on sector and region. In the shoe sector, leather sales are still suffering from the increased use of synthetics. Within…
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...