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US Export sales for week ending 25/08/2005

05/09/2005

Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 439,400 pieces were 23 per cent below the previous week, but 5 per cent above the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 420,800 pieces were mainly for China (195,800 pieces), South Korea (130,500 pieces), Mexico (27,800 pieces), Taiwan (23,000 pieces), and Italy (19,200 pieces). Exports of 409,800 pieces were 28 per cent below the prior week and 13 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 389,400 pieces were mainly for China (155,200 pieces), South Korea (118,200 pieces), Mexico (30,700 pieces), Taiwan (29,300 pieces), and Japan (18,000 pieces).      

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