US export sales for week ending 10/03/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 470,900 pieces were 15 per cent below the previous week, but 4 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 430,100 pieces were primarily for China (202,700 pieces), South Korea (68,700 pieces), Mexico (46,500 pieces), and Taiwan (41,100 pieces). Exports of 386,900 pieces were 19 per cent below the previous week and 14 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 349,600 pieces were mainly for China (114,600 pieces), South Korea (84,600 pieces), and Taiwan (43,600 pieces).