US export sales for week ending 26/08/04
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 341,000 pieces were 29 percent below the previous week and 26 percent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 310,600 pieces were primarily for South Korea (126,200 pieces), Taiwan (64,000 pieces), and Japan (50,000 pieces). Exports of 438,100 pieces were 6 percent below the previous week and 12 percent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 403,000 pieces were mainly for China (161,400 pieces) and South Korea (108,100 pieces).