Hides and Skins: Net sales of 710,800 pieces were two and two-fifths times the previous week and 40 per cent higher than the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 707,900 pieces were mainly for China (249,000 pieces), South Korea (176,500 pieces) and Taiwan (114,400 pieces). Sales of 12,000 pieces for delivery in 2007 were for China. Exports of 490,600 pieces were 7 per cent above the previous week and 2 per cent over the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 481,000 pieces were primarily for China (226,600 pieces), South Korea (98,400 pieces), Taiwan (41,500 pieces) and Hong Kong (37,500 pieces).   

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