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US export sales for week ending 27/04/2006

05/05/2006

Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 596,700 pieces were down 24 per cent from the previous week and 3  per cent below the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 549,300 pieces were mainly for China (216,100 pieces), South Korea (123,100 pieces), and Japan (77,800 pieces).  Exports of 479,100 pieces were 7 per cent above the previous week and 2 percent over the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 464,700 pieces were primarily for China (216,300 pieces), South Korea (107,100 pieces), and Taiwan (45,300 pieces).   

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