Hides and Skins: Net sales of 378,400 pieces were 47 per cent under the previous week and 32 per cent lower than the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 375,000 pieces were mainly for China (161,000 pieces) and South Korea (102,000 pieces). Whole cattle hide sales of 89,600 pieces for delivery in 2007 were mainly for China (48,900 pieces) and Hong Kong (28,000 pieces). Exports of 340,400 pieces were 31 per cent below the previous week and 28 per cent under the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 333,900 pieces were primarily for China (162,300 pieces), South Korea (65,700 pieces), Taiwan (36,100 pieces) and Mexico (22,300 pieces).   

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