US export sales for week ending 27/04/2006
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).