US export sales for week ending 09/26/2002
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 609,900 pieces were 42% over the prior week and 51% over the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 578,700 pieces were primarily for South Korea (177,800 pieces), China (170,000 pieces), and Taiwan (74,400 pieces). Exports of 648,600 pieces were up 40 percent from the previous week and 42% from the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide shipments of 614,600 pieces were destined mainly for South Korea (193,700 pieces), China (138,900 pieces), and Taiwan (102,300 pieces).