Raw materials


super quality muttonskins were priced at $35 per dozen. Medium goatskins also maintained their pricing range of $11-$12 per dozen during this period.


Italy


The Italian Veal skins saw consistent pricing, with larger skins (18kg and up) priced between $3.50-$4.00 and smaller skins (18kg and under) holding at $3.00-$3.50. Italian cow prices remained unchanged at $0.50-$0.55 per kg during this period. Meanwhile, the Italian bull market showed slight firmness, with prices for bulls weighing 40kg and up maintaining a range of $0.90-$1.00 per kg.


Netherlands


The Dutch Large veal skins (16.5kg) were consistently priced between €5.00- €5.60 per kg, while smaller skins


(12.5kg) held at €4.00-€4.80 per kg. Despite excess availability of smaller sizes, demand for large skins continued to meet forecasts, and premium veal skin prices were firm. Cow prices in the Netherlands stayed flat at €0.60 per kg during this period. Overall, the market exhibited stability with strong demand for high- quality veal skins, particularly in the large size category.


New Zealand


The New Zealand Wet blue ox hides saw a small increase, with 20-24kg hides rising from $47 to $49 per


piece, and larger sizes also showing slight gains. Wet blue heifer prices increased as well, with 14-18kg pieces moving from $36 to $37, and 18-23kg pieces rising to $50. Meanwhile, wet blue cow prices remained unchanged for both weight categories. There was no available data for lamb and sheep skins.


Nigeria


The Nigerian market for cows weighing 17kg and above averaged consistently at €1.60 per kg, while


heavier hides of 34kg and up held steady at €1.70 per kg during this period.


Norway


Norway’s leather market remained steady, with cow prices for 17kg-plus increasing slightly from $1.50 to


$1.60 mid-month, and holding steady thereafter. Prices for hides weighing 34kg and up remained unchanged at $1.70 throughout the month.


Pakistan


The Pakistani crust buffalo hides in the 1.3-1.5mm category increased from $0.55 to $0.60 per square foot, while the 0.9-1.1mm category saw a rise from $0.45 to $0.50 per square foot. This upward momentum held steady across


Leather International / www.leathermag.com 0.40 – 0


1020304050 Weeks


North German heavy bulls 1.60 –


1.40 –


2021 2022 2023 2024


1.20 –


1.00 –


0.80 – 0


1020304050 Weeks


North German heavy cows 1.20 –


1.00 –


2021 2022 2023 2024


0.80 –


0.60 –


several weeks. Despite brief periods of stability, the market maintained overall firmness as prices remained elevated by the end of September.


Poland


The Polish cowhide market remained stable with little to no movement in prices. Cowhides weighing 26/27kg were consistently priced between €0.65-€0.70 per kg, while hides with an average green weight of 40kg and up held steady at €1 per kg.


Spain


The Spanish lamb and sheep market saw steady prices in August and September, though demand weakened,


especially in footwear and leather goods. Premium selections like Entre Fino and Merino doubleface held steady but softened by late September, dropping about €1 per skin. Tanneries continued operations cautiously, with reduced orders slowing production. Cowhide prices remained stable at €0.60-€0.65 per kg.


Sweden


The Swedish Cows were consistently priced between €1.05 and €1.10 per kg, while green-weight hides of 34kg


21


Price (€)


Price (€)


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25