US export sales for week ending 12/12/2002
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 378,600 pieces were 5% over the prior week, but 26% lower than the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 358,600 pieces were primarily for South Korea (153,400 pieces), Taiwan (72,500 pieces), and China (47,000 pieces). Exports of 448,700 pieces were 14% below the previous week and 13% under the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide shipments of 427,400 pieces were destined mainly for South Korea (147,500 pieces), China (65,400 pieces), Japan (65,300 pieces), and Taiwan (52,400 pieces).