Tanneries Begin to Close for Lunar New Year
Argentina
January 18
In December 2023, slaughter totaled 1.08 million head, down 11 percent year-on-year comparison.
The...
Thursday ended mostly steady with only one trade being reported, which was on Heavy Texas Steers (HTS). Market participants noted a slowdown in business as many Chinese tanneries begin to shut down for the Chinese Lunar New Year. Sources also observed that packer hide demand continues to be slow and the footwear leather market remains weak.
U.S. Export Sales & Shipments for Week Ending January 18
USDA Cured Hide and Wet Blue Export Sales Recap
For the week ending January 18, export sales for the 2023 marketing...