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How, When, and Why Hide Prices Have Increased. …and what to expect in the future. Don Ohsman www.hidenet.com. How:. Supply and Demand Demand increased; supply did not. Supply and Demand: Cattle Slaughter. Supply and Demand: Cattle Population. Supply and Demand: 2013 Cattle Population.
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How, When, and Why Hide Prices Have Increased …and what to expect in the future Don Ohsmanwww.hidenet.com
How: • Supply and Demand • Demand increased; supply did not
Between 15% and 45% of cars have leather interiors • Leather upholstery, steering wheel, gear shift knob • Approximately 50 square feet of leather per vehicle • A hide will cut about 65% utilization—a 50 sq. ft. hide will yield 33 sq. ft. • About 1.5 hides per vehicle
Tanner Sourcing for Automotive Leather • United States Charts from Hidenet.com
Tanner Sourcing for Automotive Leather • Germany/EU Charts from Hidenet.com
Tanner Sourcing for Automotive Leather • Brazil & Argentina Charts from Hidenet.com
Why and When: A Perfect Storm • Confluence of events led to record high markets
Leather seating, trim, steering wheels most fashionable • Even in tough economy, leather seating helps maintain resale value • Leather seating is a popular option for those who lease cars (about 20% of American consumers) • US climbing out of recession
Tanners for automobile leather have adapted and adjusted • Utilization of previously inferior hides • Collagen and splitting
US Outstanding Sales Chart from Hidenet.com
What Next? • Markets don’t move in a straight line • Raw materials in US peaking
And for the future? • How long can car sales keep this pace? • How long can leather remain in fashion for autos? • Where will the Chinese economy go? • The rest of the world?
How do the Biggest Players in the Global Leather & Hide markets stay ahead of their competition?www.hidenet.com