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No change in U.S. hides and skins export outlook

15/01/2003

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected livestock, poultry and dairy exports of $12.4 billion in 2003 - $200 million down on the previous August estimate. The projection for hides and skin exports remained unchanged at $1.8 billion. Somewhat weaker export unit values will help support U.S. beef in increasingly competitive world markets, USDA says. Upward revisions for beef and pork were offset by reduced prospects for broiler meat.

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