Steady Argentinean hide demand, heavy rains in Paraguay delay shipments
Argentina
April 18, 2024
Slaughter volumes and hide demand remain unchanged from the week prior.
Despite the...
Moderate volumes of hides were traded on Thursday April 18, along with an increase in bidding activity. However, price levels fell for several hide sections. Hides of regular weight Heavy Native Dairy Steer (HNDS), Butt Branded Steer (BBS), Heavy Native Dairy Cow (NHNDC and SHNDC) and Branded Cow (NBC and SBC) traded down $0.50-1.50/piece below last traded levels.
Buyer demand was widespread from several leather sectors, such as Chinese export footwear tanners, automotive and handbag. The interest was for moderate volumes and sellers conceded with...