Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 471,600 pieces were reported for delivery in 2010, down 19 percent from the previous week, but up 13 percent from the prior 4-week average.  The primary buyers were China (227,000 pieces), South Korea (103,300 pieces), Taiwan (47,800 pieces), Vietnam (36,100 pieces), and Mexico (21,300 pieces).  Exports of 464,700 pieces were down 9 percent from the previous week and 1 percent from the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 460,600 pieces were primarily to China (237,400 pieces), South Korea (98,700 pieces), Taiwan (32,500 pieces), Mexico (24,100 pieces), Hong Kong (20,600 pieces), and Thailand (18,100 pieces). 

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