US export sales for week ending 04/11/2004
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 433,100 pieces were 21 per cent above the previous week, but 1 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 402,300 pieces were primarily for China (159,900 pieces) and South Korea (95,300 pieces). Exports of 445,400 pieces were up 3 per cent from the previous week and 5 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 418,500 pieces were mainly for China (120,500 pieces) and South Korea (103,100 pieces).