Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 187,100 pieces were 53 per cent below the previous week and 55 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 169,900 pieces were primarily for China (64,800 pieces) and South Korea (55,100 pieces).  In addition, whole cattle hide net sales of 3,500 pieces for delivery in the 2005 marketing year (which began January 1) resulted as increases for China (3,500 pieces) and Japan (800 pieces) were partially offset by decreases for Thailand (800 pieces).  Exports of 247,100 pieces were down 48 per cent from the previous week and 65 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 237,900 pieces were mainly for South Korea (85,300 pieces), China (77,800 pieces), Taiwan (21,400 pieces), Hong Kong (19,000 pieces), and Mexico (13,200 pieces).    

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