The US hide market was sedate as it ended last week and with the exception of a few spotted trades, the majority of hides sold close to steady. The Jacobsen Hide Index on Friday closed at $82.16 from $81.67 the week before. The week began with a round of price increases from producers.
Today’s Market
The market was relatively quiet today with a moderate number of carry-over trades reported. Prices were…
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