US export sales for week ending 15/11/2007
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 349,500 pieces were down 5 per cent from the previous week and 31 per cent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 339,500 pieces were primarily for China (138,100 pieces), South Korea (92,100 pieces), Mexico (37,200 pieces), and Taiwan (27,600 pieces). Whole cattle hide sales of 55,300 pieces for delivery in 2008 were primarily for South Korea (35,000 pieces), Vietnam (7,800 pieces), and China (4,800 pieces). Exports of 492,600 pieces were up 2 per cent from the previous week, but down 4 per cent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 485,700 pieces were primarily to China (230,300 pieces), South Korea (109,400 pieces), Mexico (37,000 pieces), Taiwan (29,000 pieces), and Japan (28,100 pieces).
