Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 03, 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             680      560      335

Large                   530      480      295

Medium                  465      380      250

Small                   275      260      195

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WS SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large             745      635      455

Large                   710      550      375

Medium                  540      510      310

Small                   330      265      255

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WS BUFF HIDES

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Extra Large             200     4000     3000

Large                   600     2400        -

Medium                  100     1900        -

Small                   800      600        -

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WS COW HIDES

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Extra Large             800     4400        -

Large                   100     3800        -

Medium                  300     2800        -

Small                   800     1500        -

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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