Hides and Skins: Net sales of 489,100 pieces were reported for delivery in 2010, up 20 percent from the previous week and eight percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 487,200 pieces were primarily for China (239,200 pieces), South Korea (106,000 pieces), Vietnam (38,300 pieces), Italy (24,600 pieces) and Hong Kong (23,200 pieces). Exports of 539,800 pieces were up 45 percent from the previous week and 36 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 537,200 pieces were primarily to China (274,100 pieces), South Korea (110,600 pieces), Hong Kong (38,200 pieces), Vietnam (26,700 pieces), Taiwan (21,700 pieces) and Mexico (20,600 pieces). 

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