Hide Exports to China Up from 2022 Levels

Author: Alexandra Watts

Hide Exports to China Up from 2022 Levels

Market interest increased today after an unusually quiet Thursday. The US cattle cycle is in a period of contraction and slaughter has been tight in the US, leading some packers to hold prices firm for steer material. Cow hides traded $0.50 higher due to increased interest. Some sellers reported some negotiations were ongoing and were likely to continue into the weekend.
Several sellers plan to travel next week for the All China Leather Fair (ACLE) in Shanghai so business is expected to be slower....

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