US export sales for week ending 07/09/2006
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 446,600 pieces were 12 per cent below the previous week, but 1 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 439,300 pieces were mainly for China (262,000 pieces), South Korea (64,300 pieces), Taiwan (32,800 pieces) and the Dominican Republic (24,000 pieces). Exports of 412,200 pieces were 16 per cent below the previous week and 18 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports 402,300 pieces were mainly for China (192,000 pieces) and South Korea (107,000 pieces).