US export sales for week ending 13/04/2006
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 402,100 pieces were down 35 per cent from the previous week and 30 per cent below the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 393,200 pieces were mainly for China (138,900 pieces), South Korea (104,300 pieces), and Taiwan (70,700 pieces). Exports of 486,800 pieces were 4 per cent above the previous week and the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 480,400 pieces were primarily for China (235,100 pieces), South Korea (99,900 pieces), and Taiwan (52,900 pieces).