Hides and Skins: Net sales of 545,000 pieces were reported for delivery in 2010, up 49 percent from the previous week and 18 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 522,400 pieces were mainly for China (211,600 pieces), South Korea (142,700 pieces), Taiwan (66,200 pieces), Vietnam (34,200 pieces) and Canada (28,300 pieces). Exports of 474,400 pieces were up 30 percent from the previous week and seven percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 473,100 pieces were primarily to China (189,900 pieces), South Korea (142,500 pieces), Taiwan (34,200 pieces), Thailand (27,200 pieces), Hong Kong (19,100 pieces) and Mexico (17,100 pieces).

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