US Export sales for week ending 13/10/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 447,500 pieces were 43 per cent above the previous week, but 7 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 440,800 pieces were mainly for South Korea (182,000 pieces), China (107,300 pieces), and Mexico (56,100 pieces). Exports of 423,800 pieces were 1 per cent short of the prior week and 10 per cent under the previous 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 412,800 pieces were primarily for China (200,300 pieces), South Korea (81,100 pieces), Taiwan (48,500 pieces), and Mexico (30,200 pieces).