Research and Development
The L&HCA has a proud history in supporting the industry and advising interested parties with the latest in desk based, field and laboratory research. We deliver regular updates to our members, provide advice on planned research by third parties and a cost per usage service for laboratory work.
For additional information please contact steve@usleather.org
Analytics and Research
The L&HCA covers a broad spectrum of areas deemed to be of value to our members and the industry in its entirety. This ranges from sector analysis and ongoing tracking to provision of insight into consumer trends in the US and around the globe. Our investment in the latest data is of significant benefit both for our policy work and for members managing their day to day business and their long-term strategic planning.
We support this with laboratory-based research operated in partnership with the Leather Research Laboratory based in Cincinnati. Together they enable us to support the industry as a whole and to provide services to our members ranging from performance analysis to the testing and identification of hide and leather defects.
Selected reports
Industry year End Data and Projections
Working in partnership with NAMI, we produce an annual industry review. This provides key market data including pricing variants and cause analysis, herd numbers and projections as well as international and market by market sales volumes. Our analysts also provide a commentary on key issues, trends and projections for the year ahead.
View all Reports here
Quantifying the Relationship between U.S. Cattle Hide Prices/Value and U.S. Cattle Production(pdf) Quantifying the Relationship between Brazilian Cattle Hide Prices and Brazilian Cattle Production(pdf) 2020 Exports Summary(pdf) 2020 Wet Salted Cattle Hides(xls) 2020 Wet Blue Cattle Hides(xls) 2020 Salted Pig Skins(xls) 2019 Exports Summary(pdf) 2019 Wet Salted Cattle Hides(xls) 2019 Wet Blue Cattle Hides(xls) 2019 Salted Pig Skins(xls) 2018 Exports Summary(pdf) 2018 Wet Salted Cattle Hides(xls) 2018 Wet Blue Cattle Hides(xls) 2018 Salted Pig Skins(xls) 2017 All Exports(xls) 2015-2016 Exports Summary(pdf) 2005 - 2015 All Exports(xls)Sourcing Data & Commissioning Research
To find out more about our services or to explore how we might help with any planned projects, please contact us by email at steve@usleather.org