Hides and Skins: Net sales of 333,100 pieces were 12 per cent below the previous week and 37 per cent lower than the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 326,300 pieces were mainly for China (125,700 pieces), Mexico (53,600 pieces), Taiwan (48,100 pieces) and South Korea (40,400 pieces). Whole cattle hide sales of 93,100 pieces for delivery in 2007 were mainly for China (82,200 pieces). Exports of 360,000 pieces were 6 per cent above the previous week, but 17 per cent below the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 356,200 pieces were primarily for China (148,800 pieces), South Korea (76,000 pieces), Mexico (34,800 pieces) and Taiwan (31,600 pieces).   

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