Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 770,600 pieces (including 244,400 pieces reported late) were 54 percent above the previous week and 60 percent higher than the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 605,200 pieces were primarily for China (202,500 pieces, including 30,100 pieces reported late), South Korea (165,500 pieces, including 38,100 pieces reported late), Taiwan (51,900 pieces), and Italy (48,000 pieces, including 9,800 pieces reported late).  Exports of 665,400 pieces (including 244,400 pieces reported late) were 40 percent above the previous week and 52 percent over the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 495,000 pieces were mainly for South Korea (172,600 pieces, including 38,100 pieces reported late), China (141,400 pieces, including 30,100 pieces reported late), and Taiwan (62,200 pieces).  In addition, calf skins sales and exports of 31,500 pieces for India were the first reported activity since the program began.

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