Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 15, 2004).

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HIDES

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             (Wet Salted Per Piece)

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                   (i)         (ii)

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COW

Extra Large        2100        1800

Large              2000        1600

Medium             1800        1500

Small              1100         800

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BUFFALO HIDE

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Extra Large        1950  1600  1300

Large              1450  1050     -

Medium              900   700     -

Small               550   500     -

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GOAT SKINS

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Extra Large           -   270   190

Large                 -   250   140

Medium              175   210    70

Small               115    45     -

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SHEEP

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Extra Large         460   350     -

Large               400   300     -

Medium              320   215     -

Small               125    65     -

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