Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Tuesday (October 30, 2007).

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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    -      415       260

Large          -      345       230

Medium        290     285       160

Small         210     195       150

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large   325     265         -

Large         290     275         -

Medium        260     190         -

Small         190     150         -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large  2275    2150      1950

Large        1650    1450         -

Medium       1000     800         -

Small         525     370         -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large  3100    2750         -

Large        2650    2450         -

Medium       2050    1900         -

Small        1400    1100         -

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