Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 21, 2004).

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HIDES

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             (Wet Salted Per Piece)

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                   (i)         (ii)

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COW

Extra Large        3000        2700

Large              2500        2300

Medium             2250        2050

Small              1650        1350

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BUFFALO HIDE

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Extra Large        2100  1750  1250

Large              1450  1100     -

Medium              900   700     -

Small               550   500     -

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GOAT SKINS

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Extra Large           -   200   120

Large                 -   170   100

Medium              175   135    30

Small               110    40     -

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SHEEP

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Extra Large         390   270     -

Large               290   240     -

Medium              200   170     -

Small               120    65     -

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