Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 26, 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