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per kg, while 30/32kg hides held steady at $0.50 per kg. Wet blue hides followed a similar pattern, with TR1/TR2 20/22mm+ priced at $0.42 per square foot and TR3 at $0.34 per square foot.


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The Finnish hide market experienced pressure and price fluctuations. Cow hide prices fell to €0.80 per kg, a notable decrease from the steady €1.10 per kg earlier this year. Similarly, bull hides, averaging 34kg and above, dropped to €1.00 per kg during this period.


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leather sales in Brazil’s domestic market were slow, weighed down by weak demand and global instabilities. International markets, particularly in Asia and Europe, saw minimal activity, as high inventories and low bids pressured prices. While there are expectations for potential improvements in the new year, the overall market outlook remains cautious.


Chile


The Chilean wet blue leather market remained unchanged, with TR1 hides priced at $0.80 per square foot, TR2


at $0.70, and TR3 at $0.60. Hides 16mm+ also showed stability, with TR1 at $0.70, TR2 at $0.60, and TR3 at $0.50 per square foot.


China


China’s raw hide imports remained relatively stable, with slight increases in total weight but a small decrease in


total pieces and value compared to the previous period. Specifically, imports from the US grew marginally in weight and pieces, though the value declined. Conversely, China’s imports of wet blue cowhide, both overall and from the US, saw significant declines, with a 26% drop in volume and value. Meanwhile, in the business realm, Chinese and Pakistani leather and footwear companies signed MoUs worth $156m at a B2B investment conference in Guangzhou, aiming to strengthen trade and investment ties. Additionally, Hong Kong will host APLF Leather, Materials+, and Fashion Access in March 2025, with over 900 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, including a new sustainability zone focused on eco-friendly practices.


Colombia


The Colombian leather market remained stable, with no price changes across any categories.


Salted hides weighing 26/28kg were priced at $0.40 20 India


Crust buffalo hides, especially the 1.4-1.6mm grade, remained stable at $0.60 per square foot. Likewise, the


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Veal skins, especially those used for luxury leather goods, saw a decline, with prices ranging from €5.80-€6.30 per kg for 13+ kg luxury skins and €4.50-€5.00 per kg for smaller 8-12kg skins. French cow prices were slightly weaker, with larger cow hides from Bretagne trading between €0.95-€0.98 per kg, while hides from central France dropped to €0.85- €0.88 per kg. Bull prices also decreased, with Central French bulls weighing 37kg and up falling to €1.00-€1.10 per kg. However, despite reduced slaughter rates and price pressures on certain grades, demand for high-quality leather helped keep the French market relatively stable.


Germany


In northern Germany, cow prices for 25+ kg hides ranged from €0.55- €0.58 per kg, while larger cows from southern Germany (40+ kg) were priced at €0.88- €0.91 per kg. Bull prices in southern Germany held steady, with 40-49kg hides selling for €1.18-€1.22 per kg and larger 50+ kg hides reaching €1.28- €1.30 per kg. Heifer prices remained stable, with northern German heifers over 25kg trading at €0.80 per kg, while southern German heifers weighing 40+ kg dropped to €1.00 per kg. Despite limited new orders and ongoing market tensions, prices were largely maintained, with minor fluctuations depending on size and region.


Greece


The Greek lamb and sheep skin market remained stable in October and November, with no price changes across any categories. Pickled lamb skins in the 70/20/10 grade stayed at $110-$125 per dozen, while C2 lamb skins continued to trade between $35-$45 per dozen.


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