Hides and Skins: Net sales of 435,000 pieces were up 25 per cent from the previous week and 1 per cent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 428,800 pieces were primarily for China (187,500 pieces) and South Korea (155,600 pieces). Whole cattle hide sales of 40,200 pieces for delivery in 2008 were primarily for South Korea (18,200 pieces), Taiwan (7,600 pieces), and Hong Kong (5,800 pieces). Exports of 423,800 pieces were down 14 per cent from the previous week and 15 per cent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 421,000 pieces were primarily to China (183,500 pieces), South Korea (95,700 pieces), Mexico (33,200 pieces), Taiwan (31,300 pieces), and Japan (20,700 pieces). 

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