US export sales for week ending 13/07/2006
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 294,600 pieces were 38 per cent below the previous week and 27 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 274,800 pieces were mainly for China (132,300 pieces), South Korea (42,300 pieces), and Mexico (31,800 pieces). Exports of 392,400 pieces were 15 per cent under the previous week and 24 per cent below the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 386,900 pieces were mainly for China (191,200 pieces), South Korea (57,400 pieces), Japan (47,400 pieces), and Taiwan (35,500 pieces).