Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 21, 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          -      275       150

Medium        265     235       110

Small         190     145         -

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large   260     220         -

Large         230     180         -

Medium        200     125         -

Small         100      60         -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large  1750    1600      1500

Large        1300    1150         -

Medium        900     800         -

Small         550     400         -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large  2600    2400      2100

Large        2300    2200         -

Medium       1900    1750         -

Small        1300    1100         -

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