Weak Leather Demand Continues in China

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Weak Leather Demand Continues in China

Argentina

July 13

Argentine Slaughter totaled 1.3 million heads in June, two percent above the prior month of May, and up 15 percent compared to last year.
Current slaughter continues at a firm pace.
Good quality Buenos Aires wet salted heavy steer are still unchanged from prior weeks at about US$0.49 per kg.
The sales market continues to be depressed, with little demand for raw, wet blue or semi-finished leather.

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