Hides and Skins: Net sales of 381,500 pieces reported for delivery in 2010, down 28 percent from the previous week and 25 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hides sales of 378,800 pieces were mainly for China (158,400 pieces), South Korea (84,700 pieces), Taiwan (45,800 pieces), Thailand (21,200 pieces), Mexico (17,500 pieces) and Hong Kong (17,000 pieces). Exports of 472,200 pieces were up two percent from the previous week, but down two percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hides exports of 465,300 pieces were primarily to China (192,400 pieces), South Korea (136,100 pieces), Italy (29,300 pieces), Taiwan (24,700 pieces) and Hong Kong (22,600 pieces). 

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