Hides and Skins: Net sales of 430,600 pieces, all whole cattle hides, were reported for delivery in 2010, up four percent from the previous week, but down seven percent from the prior four-week average.  The primary buyers were China (196,500 pieces), South Korea (97,400 pieces), Hong Kong (48,100 pieces), Mexico (35,900 pieces), and Taiwan (17,700 pieces). Exports of 477,700 pieces were down seven percent from the previous week, but up 8 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 471,900 pieces were primarily to China (215,700 pieces), South Korea (102,500 pieces), Taiwan (58,700 pieces), Vietnam (23,700 pieces), Hong Kong (19,300 pieces) and Mexico (19,300 pieces). 

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