US export sales for week ending 24/03/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 471,900 pieces were 1 per cent below the previous week and 6 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 424,400 pieces were mainly for China (174,300 pieces) and South Korea (101,900 pieces). Exports of 497,900 pieces were 23 per cent above the previous week and 19 per cent higher than the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 447,100 pieces were mainly for China (139,000 pieces), South Korea (128,300 pieces), and Taiwan (80,600 pieces).