Hides and Skins: Net sales of 440,600 pieces were reported for delivery in 2010, down five percent from the previous week and from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 440,600 pieces were mainly for China (237,100 pieces), South Korea (79,200 pieces), Hong Kong (34,100 pieces), Mexico (24,800 pieces) and Japan (16,600 pieces). Exports of 557,100 pieces were up 24 percent from the previous week and 18 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide exports of 551,100 pieces were primarily to China (226,700 pieces), South Korea (149,500 pieces), Taiwan (48,300 pieces), Hong Kong (30,200 pieces) and Thailand (23,400 pieces). 

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