US export sales for week ending 04.02.10
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 408,000 pieces were reported for delivery in 2010, down 26 percent from the previous week. Whole cattle hide sales of 404,100 pieces were primarily for China (191,500 pieces), South Korea (140,200 pieces), Taiwan (18,700 pieces), Mexico (16,500 pieces) and Thailand (15,700 pieces). Exports of 371,800 pieces were down 14 percent from the previous week. Whole cattle hide exports of 355,000 pieces were primarily to China (159,600 pieces), South Korea (116,800 pieces), Taiwan (24,900 pieces), Mexico (12,900 pieces), Hong Kong (10,100 pieces) and Japan (8,400 pieces).