Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 492,500 pieces were reported for delivery in 2010, up 4 percent from the previous week and 13 percent from the prior 4-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 488,100 pieces were mainly for China (242,400 pieces), South Korea (52,000 pieces), Taiwan (47,100 pieces), Hong Kong (41,000 pieces), and Vietnam (22,000 pieces).  Exports of 538,100 pieces were up 13 percent from the previous week and 14 percent from the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 534,000 pieces were primarily to China (245,800 pieces), South Korea (119,600 pieces), Taiwan (42,500 pieces), Hong Kong (38,900 pieces), and Mexico (23,200 pieces). 

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