Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 20, 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    -      390       240

Large          -      320       190

Medium        255     260       145

Small         190     180       130

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large   290     240         -

Large         260     240         -

Medium        230     160         -

Small         150     120         -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large  2475    2250      2000

Large        1850    1550         -

Medium       1000     800         -

Small         500     400         -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large  3100    2700         -

Large        2600    2400         -

Medium       2050    1900         -

Small        1500    1150         -

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