Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 23, 2004).

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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

Medium              210         180

Small               140          80

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BUFFALO HIDE

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Extra Large         475   350     -

Large               450   300     -

Medium              300   170     -

Small               100    70     -

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GOAT SKINS

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Extra Large        2100  1900  1550

Large              1600  1250     -

Medium              950   750     -

Small               625   475     -

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SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large        2500  2200     -

Large              2300  2100     -

Medium             1850  1600     -

Small              1300   110     -

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