US export sales for week ending 09/11/2006
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 297,500 pieces were 59 per cent below the previous week and 42 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 293,800 pieces were mainly for China (130,600 pieces), South Korea (73,700 pieces), and Taiwan (28,400 pieces). Exports of 459,500 pieces were 5 per cent above the previous week, but 6 per cent below the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 454,100 pieces were primarily for China (236,600 pieces), South Korea (76,800 pieces), Mexico (35,100 pieces) and Taiwan (30,100 pieces).