Hides and Skins: Net sales of 463,800 pieces were reported for delivery in 2010, down six percent from the previous week, but up two percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 450,900 pieces were mainly for China (152,700 pieces), South Korea (73,600 pieces), Taiwan (60,500 pieces), Hong Kong (50,100 pieces) and Mexico (32,500 pieces). Exports of 449,900 pieces were down 16 percent from the previous week and six percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 439,700 pieces were primarily to China (179,800 pieces), South Korea (94,200 pieces), Hong Kong (36,700 pieces), Taiwan (33,700 pieces) and Mexico (25,300 pieces). 

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