Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 25, 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    -      360       220

Large          -      300       165

Medium        240     240       130

Small         165     160       115

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large   240     205         -

Large         220     205         -

Medium        195     130         -

Small         115     105         -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large  2350    2150      2000

Large        1800    1550         -

Medium        950     750         -

Small         450     350         -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large  3000    2600         -

Large        2500    2350         -

Medium       2050    1900         -

Small        1500    1150         -

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