Hides and Skins: Net sales of 181,200 pieces were 57 per cent below the previous week and 43 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 190,300 pieces were mainly for China (85,400 pieces), South Korea (37,900 pieces), and Mexico (30,700 pieces). Net sales of 251,400 pieces for delivery in the 2006 marketing year (which begins January 1) were mainly for China (121,900 pieces) and South Korea (83,200 pieces). Exports of 443,000 pieces were 15 per cent below the prior week, but 3 per cent above the previous 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 434,000 pieces were primarily for China (181,000 pieces) and South Korea (121,100 pieces).            

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