Hides and Skins: Net sales of 582,800 pieces were up 3 per cent from the previous week, but 1 per cent below the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 580,300 pieces were mainly for China (346,800 pieces), Taiwan (68,300 pieces), South Korea (62,300 pieces), and Japan (49,000 pieces). Exports of 558,100 pieces were 32 per cent above the previous week and 22 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 551,200 pieces-a marketing-year high-were primarily for China (273,100 pieces), South Korea (118,600 pieces), and Taiwan (75,500 pieces).   

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