US export sales for week ending 09/19/2002
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 430,500 pieces were 15% over the prior week and 7% over the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 348,500 pieces were primarily for South Korea (113,600 pieces), Taiwan (77,500 pieces), and China (57,600 pieces). Exports of 461,900 pieces were down 3 percent from the prior week and 8 percent from the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide shipments of 370,200 pieces were destined mainly for South Korea (115,300 pieces), China (85,000 pieces), and Hong Kong (40,500 pieces).