Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 580,900 pieces were 21 per cent above the previous week and 17 per cent over the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 524,000 pieces were mainly for China (271,600 pieces) and South Korea (108,000 pieces).  Exports of 555,500 pieces were 18 percent higher than the previous week and 11 percent over the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 513,800 pieces--a marketing-year high--were mainly for China (194,000 pieces), South Korea (178,000 pieces), and Mexico (41,800 pieces).   

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