US export sales for week ending 17/03/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 473,600 pieces were 1 per cent above the previous week and 6 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 443,300 pieces were mainly for China (168,100 pieces) and South Korea (136,300 pieces). Exports of 403,700 pieces were 4 per cent above the previous week, but 6 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 378,900 pieces were mainly for China (163,400 pieces), South Korea (131,000 pieces), and Mexico (21,800 pieces).