Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (September 12, 2005).

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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    -       270      150

Large          -       250      130

Medium        225      190      100

Small         185      130        -

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large   400      280        -

Large         340      230        -

Medium        265      150        -

Small         100       70        -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large  2575     2350     1950

Large        1850     1550        -

Medium       1250     1150        -

Small         700      550        -

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WS. COW HIDES

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Extra Large  2250     2100        -

Large        2100     1800        -

Medium       1800     1650        -

Small        1300     1000        -

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