US export sales for week ending10/24/2002
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 535,200 pieces were 16% below the prior week, but 2%over the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 491,900 pieces were primarily for Taiwan (120,600 pieces), South Korea (115,100 pieces), and China (100,200 pieces). Exports of 657,700 pieces were up 41% from the previous week and 43% from the 4-week average. Whole cattle hide shipments of 613,100 pieces were destined mainly for South Korea (220,800 pieces), China (134,200 pieces), and Taiwan (83,500 pieces).