Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 04, 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                 -     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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