Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 415,100 pieces were down 16 per cent from the previous week and the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 412,400 pieces were mainly for China (282,700 pieces), South Korea (57,200 pieces), and Japan (36,800 pieces). Exports of 577,100 pieces were 17 per cent above the previous week and 25 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 561,700 pieces-a marketing-year high-were primarily for China (298,300 pieces), South Korea (68,600 pieces), Mexico (48,900 pieces), Taiwan (48,100 pieces), and Japan (35,200 pieces).   

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