Hides and Skins: Net sales of 642,200 pieces were 63 per cent above the previous week. Whole cattle hide sales of 540,300 pieces were primarily for South Korea (177,100 pieces, including 34,600 pieces late reporting), China (149,300 pieces, including 17,600 pieces late reporting), and Taiwan (78,000 pieces). Exports of 610,500 pieces were 68 per cent above the previous week and 64 per cent higher than the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 511,600 pieces were mainly for China (187,800 pieces, including 23,000 pieces late reporting), South Korea (148,500 pieces, including 36,400 late reporting), and Taiwan (70,300 pieces, including 11,000 pieces late reporting).