US export sales for week ending 7/7/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 297,300 pieces were 49 per cent below the previous week and 45 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 294,300 pieces were mainly for China (123,800 pieces), South Korea (71,600 pieces), and Mexico (43,300 pieces). Exports of 362,900 pieces were 35 per cent lower than the previous week and 29 percent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 359,500 pieces were mainly for China (137,300 pieces) and South Korea (108,200 pieces).