KARACHI, Aug 25: The following were Wednesday’s commodity market rates in rupees.

Oilseeds

RAPESEED (per 40 kg): Dadulane 1,320 to 1,360; Mirpurlane 1,720 to 1,760; Nawabshah 1,750 to 1,800;  Castor Seed (Sindh) 1,420to 1,500.

EDIBLE OILS (per 40 kg):

Coconut oil 8,000 to 9,000; Rapeseed and Mustard oil 4,280 to 4,400; Ghee Vanaspati (per 16 kg) 1,920 to 2,100.

Oil seed Cakes Cotton seed with bag (50kg) 840.00 to 850.00 Rapeseed Mustard Oil (40kg) 910.00 to 970.00.

Cereals

BARELY (per 40 kg): 990 to 1030; Bajra 880 to 960; Maize 710 to 770; Jowar 690 to 740; Wheat Mexi Pak 970 to 990; Maida (40 kg) 1,120 to 1,160; Suji 1,100 to 1,140; Atta 1,050 to 1,070.

RICE (per 40 kg): Basmati Karnel 3,300 to 3,400; Basmati Saila 3,000 to 3,600; (386) Basmati 1,800 to 1,880; Basmati (385) Saila 1,700 to 1,900; Basmati Broken 1,200 to 1,240; Basmati Super 3,300 to 3,400; Irri-6 Sindh 1,140 to 1,160; Irri-9 Sindh 1,170 to 1,230.

Pulses

WHOLE (per 40 kg): Mash (Imported) 4,900 to 5,300; Masur (Imported) 3,440 to 3,800; Moong (Punjab) 4,400 to 4,600; Gram Yellow 1,480 to 1,520; Gram White (Kabli) 3,400 to 4,000; Gram Black 2,050 to 2,250; Arhar 3,900 to 4,200.

WASHED (per 40 kg): Mash 5,600 to 6,000; Moong 4,800 to 4,900; Masoor 3,800 to 4,000; Arhar 4,300 to 4,700; Gram (40 kg) 2,450 to 2,470.

SUGAR (per 40 kg): 2,720 to 2,760; Gur 2,600 to 2,800.

Spices

WHOLE (per 40 kg): Kunri (dandicut) 6,400 to 6,800; Cumminseed white Zeera 10,800 to 11,000. Cumminseed black Zeera 12,000 to 14,000.

Ajwan 3,200 to 3,800; Turmeric Gantha 8,000 to 9,000; Turmeric Lambi 9,500 to 10,500.

Corianderseed (No I) 5,200 to 5,800. Corianderseed (No II) 4,800 to 5,200; Fenugreek (Methi) 3,000 to 3,400; Tamarind 1,850 to 2,150; Garlic 5,400 to 5,800; Plum Dry 10,500 to 12,000.

Dry fruits

Almond (Katha) (per 40 kg):  3,750 to 4,800; Almond (Girdi) 20,000 to 25,000; Almond Kagzi (No 1) 4,500 to 5,500; Almond Kagzi (No 2) 3,800 to 4,800.

Walnut in Shell (No 1) 5,800 to 6,800; (No 2) 5,200 to 5,800; Walnut (Kernel) 4,800 to 5,600.

Raisin Sunderkhani (No 1) 8,200 to 9,000; (No 2) 5,800 to 7,000; (No 3) 3,600 to 4,000; Apricot (No 1) 5,200 to 6,000; Apricot (No 2) 4,800 to 5,200; Chilgoza (Roasted) 28,000 to 40,000;

Pistachio (Peshawari) 45,000 to 55,000; Pistachio (Kandhari) 4,500 to 5,500; Coconut (FMS) 4,500 to 65,00; Dates Khajoor 3,400 to 4,600; Dates (chohara) 4,800 to 6,200.

Poultry

EGGS: Rs2,040 to Rs2,045 per crate of 30 dozens, Broiler (Live): Rs126 per kilo; Culled Bird (Live): Rs84 per kilo.

The following are the maximum retail rates for Thursday.

EGGS: Rs71 per dozen, Broiler (Live): Rs 128 per kilo, Cull Bird (Live): Rs86 per kilo.—APP

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