US Export sales for week ending 30/03/2006
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 642,600 pieces were up 10 per cent from the previous week and 5 per cent above the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 639,000 pieces were mainly for China (222,500 pieces), South Korea (129,400 pieces), Taiwan (129,000 pieces), and Hong Kong (53,600 pieces). Exports of 478,500 pieces were up 11 per cent from the previous week and 3 per cent above the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 467,400 pieces were primarily for China (241,700 pieces), South Korea (94,300 pieces), and Taiwan (50,500 pieces).