Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 519,300 pieces were 34% above the previous week and 32% higher than the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 485,900 pieces were primarily for China (169,800 pieces), South Korea (134,400 pieces), Japan (65,300 pieces), and Hong Kong (52,100 pieces).  Exports of 465,900 pieces were down 13% from the week earlier and the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 436,300 pieces were mainly for China (139,500 pieces), South Korea (115,000 pieces), and Japan (55,700 pieces). 

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