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Iran


The Iranian muttonskins (AB) stayed at $95 per dozen, with the 2B category holding steady at $65 per dozen.


Super-quality muttonskins were priced at $35 per dozen, while medium goatskins remained within the $11-$12 per dozen range throughout this period.


Italy


Italian veal skins experienced some downward pressure, with larger skins (18kg and above) priced between $3.30- $3.60, while smaller skins (18kg and under) remained relatively stable but dropped to $3.00-$3.20. Italian cow prices saw steady prices, ranging from $0.48-$0.52 per kg. Additionally, the Italian bull market remained steady, with prices for bulls weighing 40kg and above falling to $0.80-$0.85 per kg during this period.


Netherlands


Dutch large veal skins (16+ kg) maintained a stable price range of €5.00-€5.50 per kg, while smaller skins (8-12kg) stayed within €4.00-€4.50 per kg. Despite an oversupply of smaller skins, demand for larger skins met expectations, supporting premium veal skin prices. Cow prices in the Netherlands decreased to €0.50-€0.55 per kg. Overall, the market remained stable, with strong demand for high-quality veal skins, particularly larger sizes. However, slight downward pressure was observed due to market conditions.


New Zealand


New Zealand wet blue ox hides faced downward pressure, with 20-24kg hides priced at $47 each and larger


sizes dropping to $64. Wet blue heifer prices decreased, with 14-18kg pieces at $35 and 18-23kg pieces at $47. Wet blue cow prices also fell, with smaller hides at $24 and larger ones at $32. No data was available for lamb and sheep skins during this period. Overall, the market experienced a slight decline in prices across various categories.


Nigeria


The Nigerian market for Grade A lambs remained consistent, with prices steady at €2.70 per kg, while Grade L goats also


held firm at €0.60 per kg during this period. Norway


Norway’s leather market remained stable, with cow hides weighing 17+ kg holding steady between $1.60 and


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Pakistan


Pakistani crust buffalo hides in the 1.3- 1.5mm range remained steady at $0.60 per ft2


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prices through the end of February. Poland


The Polish cowhide market faced pressure, with prices trending lower. Cowhides weighing 26/27kg decreased


to €0.50-€0.60 per kg, while larger hides weighing 40kg and above saw a similar drop, now priced at €0.85-€0.90 per kg.


Spain


The Spanish lamb and sheep market remained steady, though demand softened, especially in footwear.


Premium selections like Entre Fino and Merino doubleface saw price drops to €10.00-€11.00 and €11.00-€12.00 per skin, respectively. Tanneries reduced operations due to fewer orders and weaker production. Cowhide prices fell to €0.55 per kg as well.


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