Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 423,500 pieces were 19 percent below the previous week and 9 percent under the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 411,300 pieces were primarily for South Korea (186,700 pieces), China (100,000 pieces), and Japan (43,800 pieces).  Exports of 493,400 pieces were up 4 percent from the previous week, but down 5 percent from the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 477,200 pieces were mainly for China (174,800 pieces) and South Korea (134,000 pieces).  Note:  Accumulated exports of 16,200 pieces previously reported for China has been switched to Hong Kong. 

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