US Export sales for week ending 06/10/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 312,000 pieces were 41 per cent below the previous week and 40 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 304,000 pieces were mainly for China (130,100 pieces), South Korea (62,200 pieces), and Hong Kong (31,500 pieces). Exports of 426,100 pieces were 4 per cent below the prior week and 8 per cent under the previous 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 424,000 pieces were primarily for China (186,700 pieces), South Korea (76,100 pieces), Japan (40,200 pieces), and Taiwan (38,500 pieces).