The International Market

China

Last week the hide market seemed to get a little quieter than the week before as a number of Chinese tanneries started to shut down for a long CNY holiday. Most of the tanners are expected to return to work on either February 28 or March 1.

Generally, the asking price from packers looked about the same as the week prior with the exception of a couple selections with prices inching higher such as BBS and cows. The offers have…