Hides and Skins: Net sales of 134,200 pieces, all whole cattle hides, were 68 per cent below the previous week and the prior 4-week average. The primary buyers were China (74,500 pieces), Taiwan (15,000 pieces), South Korea (11,700 pieces), and Italy (8,400 pieces). Whole cattle hide sales of 225,500 pieces for delivery in 2008 were primarily for China (116,700 pieces), South Korea (49,200 pieces), and Taiwan (46,000 pieces). Exports of 391,600 pieces were down 24 per cent from the previous week and 20 per cent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 385,100 pieces were primarily to China (176,300 pieces), South Korea (124,700 pieces), Taiwan (23,600 pieces), Japan (18,800 pieces), and Mexico (14,200 pieces). 

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