Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 20, 2004).

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HIDES

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             (Wet Salted Per Piece)

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                   (i)         (ii)

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W.S COW HIDES

Extra Large        2600        2200

Large              2100        1800

Medium             1950        1550

Small              1100         800

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W.S BUFFALO HIDE

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Extra Large        1750  1450  1100

Large              1250   900     -

Medium              800   700     -

Small               550   500     -

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W.S GOAT SKINS

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Extra Large         230   280   170

Large               190   260   140

Medium              170   215    65

Small               115    45     -

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W.S  SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large         475   375     -

Large               450   325     -

Medium              300   190     -

Small               100    70     -

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