US export sales for week ending 12/09/2002
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 374,200 pieces--all whole cattle hides--were 34% below the prior week and 20% under the 4-week average. The primary buyers were South Korea (149,900 pieces), Taiwan (69,200 pieces), and China (64,300 pieces). Exports of 475,500 pieces were down 16% from the prior week and 13% from the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide shipments of 470,100 pieces were destined mainly for China (168,500 pieces) and South Korea (152,900 pieces).