US export sales for week ending 28/04/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 466,100 pieces were 26 per cent lower than the previous week and 14 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 425,200 pieces were mainly for South Korea (164,000 pieces), China (101,000 pieces), and Taiwan (62,700 pieces). Exports of 470,200 pieces were 9 per cent above the previous week and 5 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 431,500 pieces were mainly for China (179,000 pieces), South Korea (108,300 pieces), and Taiwan (65,100 pieces).