US export sales for week ending 19/05/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 427,400 pieces were 17 per cent above the previous week, but 12 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 403,400 pieces were mainly for China (128,900 pieces), South Korea (99,100 pieces), Taiwan (50,700 pieces), Mexico (42,000 pieces), and Hong Kong (38,100 pieces). Exports of 526,600 pieces were 14 per cent above the previous week and 19 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 495,100 pieces were mainly for China (196,400 pieces), South Korea (116,900 pieces), and Taiwan (58,800 pieces).