Intelligence

US Perspective – 27.06.23

27/06/2023

Sales of cured cattle hides for the period ending June 15 were 460,100 pieces. The figure for exports of wet blue was 109,400 pieces.

The most recent hide prices show $18.50 for heavy Texas steers weighing 60-62 pounds, while branded Colorado steer hides weighing 62-64 pounds were priced at $24. The most recent prices for cowhides were still $14.50 for northern dairy cows, $13.50 for southwest dairy cows, $7.50 for branded northern cows and $7 for branded southwestern cows. Cow hide weights in each case were 50-52 pounds.

The source of all these figures is the US Department of Agriculture. Please note that the prices quoted represent ‘ballpark’ figures.