Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (November 01, 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

Extra Large        2400        2100

Large              2200        1959

Medium             1750        1500

Small              1150         950

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BUFFALO HIDE

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Extra Large        1800  1600  1300

Large              1300   1950    -

Medium              675   575     -

Small               550   400     -

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GOAT SKINS

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Extra Large         230   270   180

Large               255   255   140

Medium              200   160    70

Small               140    80     -

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SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large         475   350     -

Large               450   300     -

Medium              800   170     -

Small               100    70     -

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