Hides and Skins: Net sales of 489,900 pieces were up 13 per cent from the previous week and 23 per cent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 473,200 pieces were primarily for China (179,000 pieces), South Korea (131,600 pieces), and Italy (87,800 pieces). Whole cattle hide sales of 37,600 pieces for delivery in 2008 were primarily for China (13,400 pieces), Mexico (7,200 pieces), and Japan (6,700 pieces). Exports of 648,600 pieces were up 53 per cent from the previous week and 38 per cent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 631,500 pieces were primarily to China (309,700 pieces), South Korea (106,800 pieces), Italy (88,400 pieces), Taiwan (42,700 pieces), and Mexico (32,200 pieces). 

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