European hide operators uncertain on market direction after return from summer closures

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European hide operators uncertain on market direction after return from summer closures

Alexandra Watts | 08.29.2024

Brazil
The price of Brazilian wet blue TR1 hides was $0.60-0.62 per square foot during the week to Thursday August 29, unchanged from the week prior, a seller source told Fastmarkets.

Most market participants are anticipating a pick-up in demand following the All-China Leather Fair (ACLE) that will take place September 3-5.

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