Hides and Skins: Net sales of 531,800 pieces reported for delivery in 2010, up 39 percent from the previous week and 16 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hides sales of 532,400 pieces were mainly for China (244,100 pieces), South Korea (156,200 pieces), Taiwan (42,100 pieces), Hong Kong (29,800 pieces), Mexico (17,800 pieces) and Vietnam (15,900 pieces). Exports of 414,800 pieces were down 12 percent from the previous week and 13 percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hides exports of 405,100 pieces were primarily to China (176,500 pieces), South Korea (106,100 pieces), Taiwan (34,500 pieces), Thailand (18,300 pieces) and Italy (18,000 pieces). 

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