Hides and Skins: Net sales of 351,400 pieces were down 20 percent from the previous week and 10 percent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 348,900 pieces were primarily for China (137,900 pieces), South Korea (102,400 pieces), Mexico (39,400 pieces), Taiwan (27,800 pieces, including 12,300 pieces switched from Vietnam) and Vietnam (20,000 pieces). Exports of 526,900 pieces were down 2 percent from the previous week and 7 percent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 520,400 pieces were primarily to China (267,300 pieces), South Korea (143,100 pieces), Taiwan (23,400 pieces), Hong Kong (21,100 pieces), Mexico (18,900 pieces) and Thailand (18,700 pieces). 

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