US export sales for week ending 09/06/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 459,200 pieces were 11 per cent above the previous week and 3 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 428,200 pieces were mainly for China (127,100 pieces), South Korea (106,700 pieces), Japan (48,900 pieces), and Taiwan (47,800 pieces). Exports of 481,000 pieces were 6 per cent below the previous week and 4 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 444,700 pieces were mainly for China (187,700 pieces), South Korea (88,000 pieces), Mexico (38,600 pieces), Taiwan (37,900 pieces), and Hong Kong (35,800 pieces).