US export sales for week ending 10/10/2002
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 418,200 pieces were 7% below the prior week and 10% under the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 411,800 pieces were primarily for South Korea (148,700 pieces), China (88,300 pieces), and Japan (51,900 pieces). Exports of 273,300 pieces were down 40 percent from the previous week and 47%from the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide shipments of 269,300 pieces were destined mainly for South Korea (103,800 pieces) and Taiwan (31,400 pieces).