Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 465,000 pieces were 5 percent below the previous week and 19 percent under the 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 419,000 pieces were primarily for China (196,100 pieces), South Korea (145,000 pieces), and Hong Kong (53,200 pieces).  Exports of 453,500 pieces were 27 percent lower than the prior week and 15 percent less than the 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide shipments of 406,000 pieces were destined mainly for South Korea (112,100 pieces), China (102,500 pieces), and Japan (41,300 pieces).

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