Hides and Skins: Net sales of 416,600 pieces were equal to the previous week, but 7 per cent below the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 411,900 pieces were mainly for China (188,000 pieces) and South Korea (111,800 pieces). Exports of 583,100 pieces were 1 per cent above the previous week and 19 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 571,100 pieces-a marketing-year high-were primarily for China (274,700 pieces), South Korea (89,800 pieces), Japan (53,700 pieces), Taiwan (52,200 pieces), and Mexico (36,700 pieces). 

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