Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (August 13, 2012).

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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             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