US Export sales for week ending 27/10/2005
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 430,000 pieces were 11 per cent below the previous week and 3 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 430,400 pieces were mainly for China (218,700 pieces) and South Korea (117,100 pieces). Exports of 470,700 pieces were 2 per cent higher than the prior week and 7 per cent over the previous 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 461,200 pieces were primarily for China (195,800 pieces), South Korea (107,300 pieces), and Taiwan (44,800 pieces).