US export sales for week ending 05/05/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 480,400 pieces were 3 per cent above the previous week, but 9 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 443,700 pieces were mainly for China (232,700 pieces) and South Korea (133,500 pieces). Exports of 412,300 pieces were 12 per cent below the previous week and 8 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 373,900 pieces were mainly for China (135,200 pieces) and South Korea (109,000 pieces).