Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 31, 2012).

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HIDES

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(Wet Salted Per Piece)

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                        (i)     (ii)    (iii)

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GOAT SKINS

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Extra Large             655      540      320

Large                   510      460      280

Medium                  445      365      240

Small                   265      250      185

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large             710      605      435

Large                   675      525      355

Medium                  515      485      390

Small                   315      250      240

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large            3900     3800     3300

Large                  2700     2400        -

Medium                 2200     2000        -

Small                  1000      800        -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large           5500     5000         -

Large                 4600     4200         -

Medium                3500     3000         -

Small                 1800     1700         -

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REMARKS: The Prices indicated in the above quotation are average and can vary to the extent of 20% more or less than above indicated prices, depending on the mark and standard of tanneries from size, grade, selection and range. The mark/standard of various tanneries differ according to their tannage and selection standards.
Source: Pakistan Tanners Association
Copyright Business Recorder, 2012