Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 23, 2008).

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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               -       420       295

Large                     -       370       275

Medium                  285       275       210

Small                   235       210       190

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large             400       315         -

Large                   335       225         -

Medium                  315       140         -

Small                   235       210         -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large            2300      2200      2000

Large                  1500      1300         -

Medium                  900       700         -

Small                   500       400         -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large            3000      2800         -

Large                  2600      2300         -

Medium                 2100      1700         -

Small                  1300      1000         -

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