Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (May 02, 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       -     285     160

Large             -     265     135

Medium           240    200     100

Small            200    130       -

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large      410    300       -

Large            350    250       -

Medium           275    150       -

Small            100     70       -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large     2450   2200    2000

Large           1800   1500       -

Medium          1300   1100       -

Small            750    600       -

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WS. COW SKINS

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Extra Large     2250   1900       -

Large           2050   1750       -

Medium          1800   1600       -

Small           1300   1000       -

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