Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 538,300 pieces were 18 percent below the previous week and 6 percent under the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 537,000 pieces were primarily for South Korea (198,300 pieces, including late reporting of 60,000 pieces), China (162,600 pieces, including late reporting of 42,000 pieces), Taiwan (82,900 pieces, including late reporting of 18,000 pieces), and Thailand (30,400 pieces, including late reporting of 12,600 pieces).  Exports of 384,500 pieces were 28 percent under the previous week and 16 percent lower than the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 366,200 pieces were mainly for China (108,900 pieces) and South Korea (91,100 pieces).  

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