Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 582,300 pieces, all whole cattle hides, were reported for delivery in 2010, up 49 percent from the previous week and 55 percent from the prior 4-week average.  The primary buyers were China (257,500 pieces), South Korea (123,900 pieces), Taiwan (90,200 pieces), Thailand (35,300 pieces), and Hong Kong (14,200 pieces).  Exports of 512,600 pieces were up 10 percent from the previous week and 18 percent from the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 505,800 pieces were primarily to China (241,600 pieces), South Korea (112,200 pieces), Taiwan (47,700 pieces), Vietnam (33,700 pieces), Mexico (16,600 pieces), and Thailand (16,500 pieces).

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