Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 20, 2006).

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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    -      310       170

Large          -      270       150

Medium        265     230       115

Small         210     155         -

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large   270     230         -

Large         250     190         -

Medium        200     125         -

Small         100      60         -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large  1900    1700      1600

Large        1450    1300         -

Medium       1150     950         -

Small         700     500         -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large  2300    2100         -

Large        2000    1800         -

Medium       1700    1500         -

Small        1150     800         -

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