Hides and Skins: Net sales of 882,200 pieces were up 95 per cent from the week earlier and 60 per cent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 686,600 pieces were primarily to China (393,500 pieces, including 174,700 pieces late reporting), Taiwan (100,000 pieces), Hong Kong (65,100 pieces), South Korea (50,200 pieces) and Thailand (33,500 pieces). Exports of 986,500 pieces were up nearly two and one-quarter times the previous week and 85 per cent above the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 787,700 pieces were primarily to China (384,400 pieces including 174,700 pieces late reporting), South Korea (154,000 pieces), Taiwan (98,000 pieces) and Hong Kong (69,700 pieces). 

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