US export sales for week ending 10/06/04
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 449,400 pieces were 55 percent above the previous week, but 6 percent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 408,900 pieces were primarily for South Korea (131,700 pieces) and China (83,500 pieces). Exports of 552,100 pieces were up 33 percent from the previous week and 12 percent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 536,900 pieces were mainly for China (235,900 pieces), South Korea (162,100 pieces), and Taiwan (46,700 pieces).