U.S. Export Sales & Shipments for Week Ending March 9

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U.S. Export Sales & Shipments for Week Ending March 9

USDA Hides and Skins Report Net sales of 309,400 pieces reported for 2017, all whole cattle hides, were down 30% from the previous week and 22% from the prior four-week average. Increases were primarily for China (187,900 pieces, including decreases of 19,100 pieces), South Korea (74,900 pieces, including decreases of 2,200 pieces), Mexico (24,100 pieces,

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Two Big Factors in the International Animal Fat Market

Two Big Factors in the International Animal Fat Market

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MBM trading into China was up $10/MT compared to last week

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US Hide Market Activity Picked Up a Notch

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Animal Protein Market Activity

Animal Protein Market Activity

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2017 Imports Expected to Remain Strong

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Hide Activity and Analysis

Hide Activity and Analysis

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Market Activity for Animal Fats

Market Activity for Animal Fats

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