US export sales for week ending 03/03/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 555,800 pieces were 10 per cent above the previous week and 31 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 531,900 pieces were primarily for China (246,300 pieces) and South Korea (138,500 pieces). Exports of 477,100 pieces were 18 per cent above the previous week and 6 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 450,100 pieces were mainly for China (162,200 pieces) and South Korea (143,400 pieces).