US export sales for week ending 20/07/2006
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 453,700 pieces were 54 per cent above the previous week and 22 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 451,400 pieces were mainly for China (191,800 pieces), South Korea (80,900 pieces), Mexico (52,900 pieces), and Taiwan (40,200 pieces). Exports of 586,900 pieces were 50 per cent above the previous week and 25 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 578,300 pieces were mainly for China (307,400 pieces), South Korea (96,700 pieces), Taiwan (50,200 pieces), Mexico (42,300 pieces), and Japan (41,700 pieces).