Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 269,400 pieces were down 39 per cent from the previous week and 44 per cent below the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 238,700 pieces were mainly for China (99,100 pieces), South Korea (72,200 pieces), Mexico (21,400 pieces), Japan (15,500 pieces), and Taiwan (11,700 pieces). Exports of 436,100 pieces equalled the previous week, but were 3 per cent below the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 433,500 pieces were mainly for China (184,700 pieces), South Korea (111,800 pieces), Hong Kong (39,300 pieces), Taiwan (28,200 pieces), Mexico (27,700 pieces), and Japan (23,500 pieces).      

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