Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 15, 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    -       280      155

Large          -       260      135

Medium        235      200      110

Small         190      140        -

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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  2475     2300     2000

Large        1800     1450        -

Medium       1200     1100        -

Small         750      600        -

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WS. COW HIDES

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Extra Large  2450     2200        -

Large        2200     1950        -

Medium       1850     1750        -

Small        1300     1100        -

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