Estimated cattle slaughter was 628,000 – the second highest of the year

Category: Hide & Leather

Estimated cattle slaughter was 628,000 – the second highest of the year

Market Activity & Analysis The hide market concluded the week with fewer hides traded than over the past several weeks, and likely, under the hides generated. Most of the business was done for steady money as buyers showed no interest in chasing prices any higher, claiming sluggish shoe leather business couldn’t justify any increases. The

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The International Market

The International Market

The International Market Argentina In April, 950,000 head were dispatched to slaughter. This was 14% less than in March...

Buyers Testing the Market with Aggressive Low Bidding

Buyers Testing the Market with Aggressive Low Bidding

Last week the US hide market continued under pressure with some buyers testing the market with aggressive low bidding...

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

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...

US Hide Market Activity Picked Up a Notch

US Hide Market Activity Picked Up a Notch

The US hide market activity picked up a notch, but most sales are still pending. The balance of offerings...

Hide Activity and Analysis

Hide Activity and Analysis

The US hide market ended the week with volume a little down, steers steady and cows firm. Packer HTS...

The Jacobsen Leather Demand Index (JLDI)

The Jacobsen Leather Demand Index (JLDI)

Summary Leather demand edged lower in August, despite a bounce in Chinese imports which showed its first increase of...

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Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025

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03.03.2025

EASA releases EU SAF mandate penalty reference prices

EASA releases EU SAF mandate penalty reference prices

The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released its report on 2024 aviation fuel prices on February 25, and this will be used to assess penalties for non-compliance with ReFuelEU...

03.03.2025

Gulf UCO, tallow prices edge lower; Chicago lard posts modest gains

Gulf UCO, tallow prices edge lower; Chicago lard posts modest gains

Activity in the US animal fats and oils markets picked up late in the day on Monday March 3, with the US Gulf region reporting the bulk of trades.

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