US export sales for week ending 11.06.09
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 560,700 pieces were down 33 percent from the previous week and 17 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 548,100 pieces were primarily for China (325,500 pieces), South Korea (106,400 pieces), Hong Kong (49,200 pieces), Thailand (41,300 pieces) and Mexico (15,700 pieces). Exports of 520,800 pieces were down 24 percent from the previous week and 15 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 496,400 pieces were primarily to China (226,600 pieces), South Korea (123,400 pieces), Hong Kong (35,400 pieces), Taiwan (34,200 pieces), Mexico (19,600 pieces) and Thailand (17,800 pieces).