Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 550,700 pieces were 13 percent above the previous week and 2 percent over the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 550,700 pieces were primarily for China (167,300 pieces), South Korea (108,800 pieces), Mexico (106,000 pieces), and Japan (54,200 pieces).  Exports of 395,700 pieces were down 24 percent from the week earlier and 33 percent below the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 389,600 pieces were mainly for China (140,500 pieces), South Korea (99,500 pieces), Taiwan (34,600 pieces), and Japan (34,400 pieces). 

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