US export sales for week ending 24/08/2006
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 307,600 pieces were 35 per cent below the previous week and 34 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 298,500 pieces were mainly for South Korea (113,500 pieces), China (90,100 pieces), Taiwan (28,600 pieces) and Hong Kong (20,600 pieces). Exports of 571,200 pieces were 28 per cent above the previous week and 15 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 568,000 pieces were mainly for China (259,100 pieces) and South Korea (126,500 pieces).