US export sales for week ending 21/04/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 630,600 pieces were 5 per cent higher than the previous week and 25 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 600,900 pieces were mainly for China (219,100 pieces) and South Korea (133,700 pieces). Exports of 431,200 pieces were 4 per cent below the previous week and 7 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 398,700 pieces were mainly for China (176,300 pieces) and South Korea (88,200 pieces).