Karachi market rates

Published October 14, 2008

KARACHI, Oct 13: The following were Monday commodity market rates in rupees.

Oilseeds

RAPESEED (per 40 kg): Dadulane 1,300 to 1,350; Mirpurlane 1,550 to 1,600; Nawabshah 1,675 to 1,700; Castor Seed (Sindh) 900 to 950.EDIBLE OILS (per 40 kg): Coconut oil 7,500 to 8,500; Rapeseed and Mustard oil 4,400 to 4,800; Ghee Vanaspati (per 16 kg) 1,840 to 1,984.

Cereals

BARELY (per 100 kg): 1,450 to 1,600; Bajra 1,800 to 2,200; Maize 1,750 to 1,880; Jowar 1,500 to 1,600; Wheat Mexi Pak 2,720 to 2,850; Maida (80 kg) 2,800 to 2,900; Suji 2,720 to 2,850; Atta 2,380 to 2,420.RICE (per 100 kg): Basmati Karnel 6,000 to 8,000; 386 Basmati 4,500 to 5,500; Basmati 385 Saila 4,500 to 5,500; Basmati Broken 3,500 to 4,500; Basmati Super 6,200 to 8,200; Irri-6 Sindh 3,600 to 4,400; Irri-9 Sindh 4,400 to 4,800.

Pulses

WHOLE (per 100 kg): Mash (Imported) 5,100 to 5,500; Masur (Imported) 8,400 to 8,800; Moong (Punjab) 3,800 to 4,200; Gram Yellow 3,500 to 4,000; Gram White (Kabli) 6,000 to 7,000; Gram Black 5,000 to 5,400; Arhar 5,200 to 5,600; Gram 4,600 to 5,000.WASHED (per 40 kg): Mash 2,200 to 2,300; Moong 1,700 to 1,780; Masoor 3,800 to 4,000; Arhar 2,200 to 2,400; Gram (100 kg) 5,300 to 5,400.SUGAR (per 40 kg): 1,340 to 1,380; Sugar Desi 1,480 to 1,600; Gur 1300 to 1,400.

Spices

WHOLE (per 40 kg): Kunri (dandicut) 4,800 to 5,200; Chillies dandicut 4,600 to 5,000; Cumminseed white Zeera 5,500 to 6,000. Cumminseed black Zeera 7,500 to 8,500; Ajwan 2,600 to 3,000; Turmeric Gantha 2,200 to 2,600; Turmeric Lambi 2,600 to 2,800; Corianderseed (No I) 3,500 to 4,500.Corianderseed (No II) 3,000 to 3,500; Fenugreek (Methi) 2,800 to 3,200; Tamarind 1,000 to 1,150; Garlic 1150 to 1250; Plum Dry 5,800 to 7,000.

Dry fruits

Almond (Katha) (per 40 kg): 3,000 to 4,000; Almond (Girdi) 10,500 to 13,500; Almond Kagzi (No 1) 4,000 to 5,000; Almond Kagzi (No 2) 2,800 to 3,800.Walnut in Shell (No 1) 8,000 to 10,000; (No 2) 6,000 to 8,000; Walnut (Kernel) 1,700 to 1,800. Raisin Sunderkhani (No 1) 6,000 to 7,000; (No 2) 4,000 to 5,000; (No 3) 3,000 to 4,000.Apricot (No 1) 8,000 to 10,000; Apricot (No 2) 7,000 to 9,000; Chilgoza (Roasted) 20,000 to 28,000. Pistachio (Peshawari) 20,000 to 26,000; Pistachio (Kandhari) 24,000 to 28,000; Coconut Edible 2,800 to 4,000; Coconut (FMS) 2,400 to 3,000; Dates (Khajoor) 1,800 to 2,800; Dry Dates (Chohara) 2,800 to 4,800.

Poultry

EGGS: Rs1,710 to Rs1,715 per crate of 30 dozens, Broiler (Live): Rs122 per kilo; Culled Bird (Live): Rs62 per kilo. The following are the maximum retail rates for Tuesday:EGGS: Rs60 per dozen, Broiler (Live): Rs124 per kilo, Cull Bird (Live): Rs64 per kilo.—APP

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