US Export sales for week ending 23/03/2006
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 585,500 pieces were up 30 per cent from the previous week and equal to the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 584,100 pieces were mainly for China (275,300 pieces), South Korea (116,000 pieces), Taiwan (93,300 pieces), and Japan (32,600 pieces). Exports of 429,900 pieces were down 12 per cent from the previous week and 10 per cent below the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 420,600 pieces were primarily for China (243,600 pieces), South Korea (67,500 pieces), and Taiwan (47,200 pieces).