Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 22, 2004).

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HIDES

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             (Wet Salted Per Piece)

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                   (i)         (ii)

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HIDES COW

Extra Large        2300        2000

Large              2000        1700

Medium             1800        1400

Small              1000         750

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BUFFALO HIDE

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Extra Large        1800  1500  1200

Large              1400  1050     -

Medium              850   700     -

Small               650   500     -

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GOAT SKINS

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Extra Large         230   270   170

Large               190   250   140

Medium              180   160    65

Small               115    50     -

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SHEEP SKINS

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Extra Large         475   350     -

Large               450   300     -

Medium              300   170     -

Small               100    70     -

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