Interest for steer hides dull following US holiday, weak leather demand

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Interest for steer hides dull following US holiday, weak leather demand

Buyer interest for cured steer hides was mild on Thursday May 30 compared with the Thursday prior due to delays from the US Memorial Day holiday on Monday May 27 and lacking orders in several key leather sectors. Cow hide sellers were slightly more active than steer hide sellers.

Prices for cured steer hide sales softened from previously-traded levels for packer light and regular weight heavy native steers (HNS), trading at $29 per piece for both weight classes, driven by the absence of...

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