Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (August 22, 2009).

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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               -      405      280

Large                     -      350      255

Medium                  265      260      195

Small                   220      195      175

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large             390      300        -

Large                   325      210        -

Medium                  305      225        -

Small                   225      195        -

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large            1900     1700        -

Large                  1300     1000        -

Medium                  700      550        -

Small                   500      350        -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large            2700     2500        -

Large                  2300     2100        -

Medium                 1800     1400        -

Small                   900      700        -

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