Tariff uncertainty, Lunar New Year slowdown weigh on US hide market

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Tariff uncertainty, Lunar New Year slowdown weigh on US hide market

Chinese tanners began the week starting Monday January 20 by bidding down on steer hides, though prices appeared to stabilize as of Thursday January 23, according to market participants. Business activity remained limited, which was not unexpected with the Lunar New Year holiday approaching next week. Some sellers suggested they might accept slightly lower prices to clear incoming inventory, with bids for heavy native steer hides reported a...

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Brazilian beef exports drive hide supply, price gains in US amid tariff uncertainty

Brazilian beef exports drive hide supply, price gains in US amid tariff uncertainty

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US weekly wheat, soybean export inspections decline; corn up 7%

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Global hide demand remains subdued as Lunar New Year approaches

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06.27.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

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06.25.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 20, 2025 [corrected]

Sausage casings bulletin, June 20, 2025 [corrected]

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06.24.2025

Correction to sausage casings, resale, North American hog runners, whiskered, ex-works North America on June 20: pricing notice

Correction to sausage casings, resale, North American hog runners, whiskered, ex-works North America on June 20: pricing notice

North American hog runners price published on Friday was incorrect due to a formula miscalculation. The original reported price of $1.63 has been corrected to the accurate rolling average...

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