Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 12, 2011).

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HIDES

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(Wet Salted Per Piece)

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                        (i)     (ii)    (iii)

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GOAT SKINS

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Extra Large            415      210       155

Large                  340      175       135

Medium                 275      140       125

Small                  165      125        95

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large            490      390       265

Large                  410      325       225

Medium                 375      295       315

Small                  165      125        95

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large           1950     1650         -

Large                 1200     1000         -

Medium                 800      600         -

Small                  400      300         -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large           3500     3200         -

Large                 2650     2550         -

Medium                2350     1900         -

Small                 1100      950         -

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