US export sales for week ending 04/10/2007
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 310,200 pieces were down 24 per cent from the previous week and 43 per cent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 296,300 pieces were primarily for China (112,100 pieces), Hong Kong (35,900 pieces), Mexico (29,800 pieces), and Taiwan (28,900 pieces). Exports of 499,200 pieces were up 14 per cent from the previous week, but down 13 per cent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 490,600 pieces were primarily to China (230,900 pieces), South Korea (71,800 pieces), Japan (39,500 pieces), Taiwan (38,000 pieces), and Mexico (36,000 pieces).