US export sales for week ending 02.10.08
Hides and Skins: Net sales of 414,700 pieces were down 20% from the previous week and 13% from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 399,700 pieces were mainly for China (211,200 pieces), South Korea (103,500 pieces), Thailand (25,400 pieces), Mexico (17,300 pieces) and Japan (16,600 pieces). Exports of 449,200 pieces were down 10% from the previous week and from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 436,600 pieces were primarily to China (233,200 pieces), South Korea (107,400 pieces), Mexico (22,200 pieces), Hong Kong (21,300 pieces) and Thailand (16,300 pieces).