Some experts say the steep drop in average prices from 2013 to 2014 was unprecedented By Serge Lariviére This is an excerpt from Trapper & Predator Caller‘s August 2014 Fur Market Report. The perfect storm has now hit in full … [Read More]
The Market Report
Results in From FHA’s Final Fur Sale of 2014
Fur Harvesters Auction held their final sale of 2014 on Saturday, June 21. The auction results are below:
Price Averages From Latest Fur Auctions Released
North American Fur Auctions and Fur Harvesters Auction held fur sales in recent weeks. The results of the auctions are listed below. NAFA Wild Fur Sale — May 19 to May 21, 2014 FHA Wild Fur Sale — June 1 … [Read More]
Fur Market Report: Prices Expected to Decline Further
This is an excerpt from Trapper & Predator Caller‘s June-July 2014 Fur Market Report. By Serge Lariviére Let’s face it: We are on a down wave in the fur market. On the radar? Expect further decline in pelt prices with … [Read More]
FHA Auction Results: Fur Prices Down 35 to 50 Percent From 2013
The Fur Harvesters Auction sale held in mid-March saw reduced prices from 2013 results. Averages were down 35 to 50 percent, according to an FHA news release. Read below for the full release and the species-by-species fur price breakdown: A … [Read More]
NAFA Sale Sees Lower Prices
The North American Fur Auctions sale held last month saw reduced prices for most furbearer species. Herman Jansen, NAFA’s managing director, has more in his report from the auction: WARM WINTER IN RUSSIA AND CHINA AFFECTS FUR MARKET It is … [Read More]
Fur Market Report: Experts Anticipate Price Decline
Market expected to drop 15 to 20 percent, but trim items and prime fur could see smaller dip This is probably the most nerve-racking report I have written since I was asked to replace the late Parker Dozhier for … [Read More]
Fur Market Report: Turmoil in China
Chinese government investigations could lead to downturn in market By Serge Lariviére The recent soaring of fur prices and the large volume of importation going into China has led the Chinese government to launch several investigations into compliance to import laws … [Read More]
First Major Wild Fur Auction of Season Held This Week
The first major wild fur auction of the year concluded earlier this week. Fur Harvesters Auction held the sale on Tuesday. “Having just concluded our first sale of the season, we were very pleased with our results,” an FHA news … [Read More]
Fur Market Report: Prices Expected to Hold Steady
As auctions near, experts believe market will open near levels it reached in May 2013 This is one of the most anxious times of the year for trappers. Indeed, many trappers have their fur sheds packed with skins by … [Read More]
