Hides and Skins: Net sales of 511,900 pieces reported for delivery in 2010, up 22 percent from the previous week and 11 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hides sale of 511,500 pieces were mainly for China (198,500 pieces), South Korea (192,100 pieces), Taiwan (39,300 pieces), Hong Kong (22,200 pieces), Vietnam (16,800 pieces) and Mexico (15,700 pieces). Exports of 519,000 pieces were up eight percent from the previous week and nine percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hides exports were primarily to China (235,600 pieces), South Korea (114,900 pieces), Taiwan (44,800 pieces), Vietnam (33,800 pieces) and Mexico (17,800 pieces).

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