US export sales for week ending 10/02/2002
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 447,700 pieces were 27% below the prior week and 10 % under the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 431,300 pieces were primarily for South Korea (168,800 pieces), China (75,900 pieces), and Taiwan (58,400 pieces). Exports of 455,200 pieces were down 30% from the previous week and 15% from the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide shipments of 445,800 pieces were destined mainly for China (128,700 pieces) and South Korea (126,100 pieces).