Hides and Skins: Net sales of 102,500 pieces were 69 per cent below the previous week and 78 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 99,200 pieces resulted as major increases for China (37,100 pieces), Japan (22,000 pieces), Mexico (21,000 pieces), Taiwan (20,700 pieces) and Hong Kong (20,200 pieces) were partially offset by decreases for South Korea (53,400 pieces). Exports of 510,500 pieces were 9 per cent below the previous week, but 6 per cent above the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 503,200 pieces were mainly for China (256,800 pieces), South Korea (92,800 pieces), Taiwan (37,900 pieces), Hong Kong (28,600 pieces) and Mexico (28,200 pieces). 

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