Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 14, 2005).

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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              -

Large           2250              -

Medium          1950            180

Small           1250             80

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BUFFALO HIDE

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Extra Large     2400   2200    1800

Large           1650   1350       -

Medium          1150    900       -

Small            700    600       -

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GOAT SKINS

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Extra Large        -    280     170

Large              -    270     140

Medium           240    200      70

Small            170    100       -

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SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large      460    330       -

Large            440    290       -

Medium           320    160       -

Small            100     70       -

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