Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 386,400 pieces were down 29% from the previous week and 17% from the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 375,200 pieces were primarily for South Korea (133,600 pieces, including late reporting of 8,200 pieces), China (86,000 pieces, including late reporting of 16,200 pieces), and Taiwan (52,200 pieces).  Sales of 8,600 pieces for delivery in the 2004 marketing year were for China.  Exports of 354,000 pieces were 38% below the prior week and the previous 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 349,500 pieces were mainly for China (141,300 pieces, including late reporting of 6,900 pieces), South Korea (77,400 pieces, including late reporting of 3,800 pieces), and Taiwan (44,000 pieces).  Note:  Accumulated exports of 5,300 pieces previously reported to Hong Kong were switched to China.

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