Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 31, 2007).

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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    -      320       185

Large          -      260       140

Medium        220     220       110

Small         145     140       110

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large   230     195         -

Large         195     185         -

Medium        170     110         -

Small         105      80         -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large  2050    1850      1650

Large        1600    1400         -

Medium        850     700         -

Small         450     350         -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large  2500    2300      2100

Large        2200    2000         -

Medium       1900    1700         -

Small        1300    1100         -

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