US Hide Market Quiet Ahead of APLF

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US Hide Market Quiet Ahead of APLF

The start of the hide trading week was quiet ahead of the APLF in Hong Kong where buyers and sellers look forward to negotiating business in person.
Several US traders, packers and processors are expected to attend the leather fair, as well as Asian tanners and designers.
Today there were several reports that sellers are in a well sold position on most hide material intended for footwear, handbag and furniture upholstery. The well sold position is expected by many in the market...

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