US export sales for week ending 24/02/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 505,200 pieces were 96 per cent above the previous week and 10 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 436,600 pieces were primarily for China (209,900 pieces) and South Korea (101,200 pieces). Exports of 403,100 pieces were 9 per cent below the previous week and 20 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 328,300 pieces were mainly for South Korea (120,600 pieces) and China (108,600 pieces).