US export sales for week ending 02/06/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 415,700 pieces were 29 per cent below the previous week and 10 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 395,700 pieces were mainly for China (200,900 pieces), South Korea (65,500 pieces), Taiwan (33,700 pieces), and Japan (29,000 pieces). Exports of 510,800 pieces were 2 per cent above the previous week and 8 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 482,800 pieces were mainly for China (185,600 pieces), South Korea (134,700 pieces), Taiwan (39,400 pieces), Mexico (37,600 pieces), and Hong Kong (33,800 pieces).