Hides and Skins: Net sales of 275,200 pieces were 9 per cent below the previous week and 37 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 255,300 pieces were mainly for South Korea (101,200 pieces), China (84,800 pieces), and Japan (31,700 pieces). Net sales of 54,700 pieces for delivery in 2006 were mainly for China (30,300 pieces) and Taiwan (12,900 pieces). Exports of 364,500 pieces were 14 per cent below the prior week and 20 per cent less than the previous 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 357,900 pieces were primarily for China (191,100 pieces), South Korea (73,000 pieces), Mexico (23,600 pieces), Taiwan (20,700 pieces), and Hong Kong (18,900 pieces).  

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