Winter hide weight change in effect on October 1

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Winter hide weight change in effect on October 1

Several hide market participants reported a slow start to the trading week on Tuesday October 1, driven by the Golden Week celebration in China and Japan.

Fastmarkets’ updated the hide price guide on Tuesday to reflect the seasonal weight change heading into the winter months. Sources reported that prices were unchanged from the day prior but the price per lb calculation changed because of the increase in weights.

During the winter months, hides increase in weight due to thicker hair...

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