Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 619,500 pieces were 8 percent above the previous week and 47 percent over the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 559,700 pieces were primarily for China (202,800 pieces), South Korea (160,000 pieces), and Thailand (57,500 pieces).  Exports of 495,500 pieces were down 32 percent from the week earlier and 13 percent from the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 460,500 pieces were mainly for China (149,100 pieces), South Korea (139,000 pieces), Hong Kong (48,400 pieces), and Japan (42,800 pieces). 

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