US export sales for week ending 08/06/2006
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 493,300 pieces were up 20 per cent from the previous week, but 4 per cent below the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 489,200 pieces were mainly for China (320,300 pieces), South Korea (41,100 pieces), and Taiwan (37,800 pieces). Exports of 493,500 pieces were 36 percent above the previous week and 3 percent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 488,000 pieces were primarily for China (228,100 pieces), South Korea (101,700 pieces), Taiwan (44,700 pieces), and Mexico (33,100 pieces).