US export sales for week ending 31/08/2006
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 509,000 pieces were 66 per cent above the previous week and 23 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 500,600 pieces were mainly for China (264,800 pieces), South Korea (70,400 pieces), Italy (28,800 pieces) and Mexico (27,800 pieces). Exports of 493,000 pieces were 14 per cent below the previous week, but 1 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports 477,000 pieces were mainly for China (190,500 pieces) and South Korea (107,300 pieces).