Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (December 24, 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      245

Large           -      335      225

Medium         285     280      160

Small          220     195      160

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large    350     270        -

Large          310     290        -

Medium         270     205        -

Small          210     170        -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large    2200    2100    1850

Large          1600    1400       -

Medium          950     750       -

Small           500     370       -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large    3200    2800       -

Large          2700    2500       -

Medium         2100    1950       -

Small          1450    1150       -

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