Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 17, 2005).

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HIDES

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             (Wet Salted Per Piece)

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                 (i)           (ii)

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HIDES COW

Extra Large      -                -

Large            -                -

Medium           210            180

Small            140             80

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BUFFALO HIDE

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Extra Large      475    350       -

Large            450    300       -

Medium           300    170       -

Small            100     70       -

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GOAT SKINS

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Extra Large     2100   1900    1550

Large           1600   1250       -

Medium           950    750       -

Small            625    475       -

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SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large     2500   2200       -

Large           2300   2100       -

Medium          1850   1600       -

Small           1300    110       -

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