Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (May 15, 2006).

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HIDES

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(Wet Salted Per Piece)

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GOAT SKINS:

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-             (i)     (ii)    (iii)

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Extra Large    -       310      170

Large          -       270      150

Medium        265      230      115

Small         210      155        -

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large   280      230        -

Large         260      190        -

Medium        210      125        -

Small         100       60        -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large  1900     1700     1600

Large        1500     1350        -

Medium       1250     1100        -

Small         750      550        -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large  2300     2050        -

Large        2000     1800        -

Medium       1700     1500        -

Small        1150      800        -

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