Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (September 22, 2008).

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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               -       390       245

Large                     -       335       225

Medium                  285       280       160

Small                   220       195       160

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large             350       270         -

Large                   310       290         -

Medium                  270       205         -

Small                   210       170         -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large            2200      2100      1850

Large                  1600      1400         -

Medium                  950       750         -

Small                   500       370         -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large            3200      2800         -

Large                  2700      2500         -

Medium                 2100      1950         -

Small                  1450      1150         -

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