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FUR MARKET NEWS...
Last Updated 2/21/08
Raccoon
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Limited harvest has driven price to new levels. Unique fashion trends helped this article
perform. The near term future of this article depends on the
sustainability of fashion trends. Worldwide cold weather has
pushed raccoon to new highs not seen in 30 years.
Beaver
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Shearing and hatter types should continue
selling at current levels. Long hair types are starting to move. Small
sizes are moving quickly.
Muskrats
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Groenewold has the most exclusive
muskrat customers in the world. A normal winter has put these back
in the market. Muskrats should continue to trade at current
levels. Inferior ranch mink are a constant threat.
Wild Mink
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Inferior quality ranch mink have adversely affected
the sale of Wild Mink. Chinese ranch mink are selling below cost
of production and it will take time to work these garments through
retailers.
Coyote
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Better colors will remain firm, with the more
commercial goods falling with the drop in Chinese/Finnish raccoon
prices.
Red Fox
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Red Fox have finally found their footing and
should sell at current levels. Better quality heavy and semi-heavy
are increasing slightly.
Grey Fox
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Grey Fox remain firm at current levels. Limited quantities have kept this article from
over-exposure and will lengthen its fashion run.
Fisher
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Fisher will continue it's good performance as
a premier trimming article.
Otter
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Otter are still backed up in China. New markets
are starting to buy. Normal winter conditions may increase
interest. Some skins are selling in the Russian hat trade.
Please note:
This is our take on
the current markets.
This is for your
information only and is not intended to be a guarantee.
Markets can change
at any time.
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