Hide Tanners Begin Closing for Lunar New Year

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Hide Tanners Begin Closing for Lunar New Year

Trading was active to start the week for some sellers that had negotiations carry into the weekend. Packer Branded Heifers (BH) traded up $1/piece from the last reported trade, but steady for the parties involved in today's action. There is limited availability of heifer hides available in the market at this time of year.
Tanners in China have begun their Lunar New Year (LNY) holiday closings even though the official holiday is scheduled for February 9th to the 16th. Buyers will monitor the...

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