Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 469,800 pieces were 12% below the prior week and 8% under the 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 444,400 pieces were primarily for South Korea (104,500 pieces), Mexico (97,900 pieces, including unreported sales of 56,000 pieces made during the marketing year), and China (73,600 pieces).  Exports of 508,400 pieces were down 23% from the previous week, but up 10% from the 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide shipments of 484,700 pieces were destined mainly for South Korea (136,500 pieces), China (125,500 pieces), and Mexico (93,100 pieces, including unreported activity of 56,000 pieces).

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