Hides and Skins: Net sales of 366,300 pieces were reported for delivery in 2010, down 15 percent from the previous week and 22 percent from the prior four-week average. The primary buyers were China (197,800 pieces), South Korea (68,600 pieces), Taiwan (20,900 pieces), Vietnam (17,800 pieces) and Mexico (16,800 pieces). Exports of 366,000 pieces were down 16 percent from the previous week and 22 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 362,700 pieces were primarily to China (175,400 pieces), South Korea (65,100 pieces), Taiwan (32,800 pieces), Mexico (24,700 pieces), Vietnam (17,000 pieces) and Hong Kong (15,800 pieces). 

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