Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 352,100 pieces were 1 percent above the previous week, but 17 percent under the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 311,200 pieces were primarily for South Korea (139,000 pieces) and China (94,500 pieces).  In addition, whole cattle hide sales of 2,400 pieces for delivery in the 2004 marketing year were all for Thailand.  Exports of 373,500 pieces were 10 percent more than the prior week, but 16 percent lower than the previous 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 331,000 pieces were mainly for South Korea (94,400 pieces) and China (86,900 pieces).

Share this story: