KARACHI, April 21: The following are Thursday’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) 1,420 to 1,500.

EDIBLE OILS (per 40 kg): Coconut oil 9,200 to 10,300; Rapeseed and Mustard oil 5,400 to 5,800; Ghee Vanaspati (per 16 kg) 2,562 to 2,618.

Oil seed Cakes Cotton seed with bag (50kg) 1,000 to 1,100 Rapeseed Mustard Oil (40kg) 1,050 to 1,150. Cereals BARELY (per 40 kg): 1,020 to 1,060; Bajra 1,100 to 1,200; Maize 980 to 1,060; Jowar 720 to 780; Wheat Maxi Pak 1,060 to 1,100; Maida (40 kg) 1,280 to 1,320; Suji 1,300 to 1,380; Atta 1,140 to 1,160.

RICE (per 40 kg): Basmati Karnel 3,560 to 3,640; Basmati Saila 3,500 to 3,750; (386) Basmati 1,920 to 1,980; Basmati (385) Saila 1,900 to 1,940; Basmati Broken 1,300 to 1,360; Basmati Super 3,550 to 3,650; Irri-6 Sindh 1,280 to 1,360; Irri-9 Sindh 1,320 to 1,360.

Pulses WHOLE (per 40 kg): Mash (Imported) 4,000 to 4,200; Masur (Imported) 2,000 to 3,200; Moong (Punjab) 4,100 to 4,300; Gram Yellow 1,480 to 1,520; Gram White (Kabli) 3,200 to 3,600; Gram Black 1,900 to 2,100; Arhar 3,400 to 3,600.

WASHED (per 40 kg): Mash 4,300 to 4,600; Moong 4,800 to 4,900; Masoor 3,200 to 3,300; Arhar 3,900 to 4,100; Gram (40 kg) 2,300 to 2,400.

SUGAR (per 40 kg): 2,450 to 2,550; Gur 2,300 to 2,400. Spices WHOLE (per 40 kg): Kunri (dandicut) 7,600 to 8,000; Cumminseed white Zeera 10,000 to 11,000. Cumminseed black Zeera 12,000 to 14,000.

Ajwan 3,200 to 3,800; Turmeric Gantha 8,500 to 9,500; Turmeric Lambi 9,800 to 11,000.

Corianderseed (No I) 5,500 to 6,000. Corianderseed (No II) 4,500 to 5,500; Fenugreek (Methi) 3,000 to 3,400; Tamarind 1,850 to 2,150; Garlic 5,800 to 6,200; Plum Dry 10,500 to 12,000.

Dry fruits Almond (Katha) (per 40 kg):  5,500 to 6,000; Almond (Girdi) 22,000 to 32,000; Almond Kagzi (No 1) 5,500 to 7,000; Almond Kagzi (No 2) 4,500 to 5,500.

Walnut in Shell (No 1) 7,200 to 8,000; (No 2) 6,500 to 7,000; Walnut (Kernel) 7,000 to 8,000.

Raisin Sunderkhani (No 1) 9,500 to 10,000; (No 2) 7,000 to 8,000; (No 3) 3,600 to 4,000; Apricot (No 1) 7,000 to 8,000; Apricot (No 2) 6,000 to 7,000; Chilgoza (Roasted) 40,000 to 55,000; Pistachio (Peshawari) 52,000 to 60,000; Pistachio (Kandhari) 4,500 to 5,500; Coconut (FMS) 5,200 to 7,000; Dates Khajoor 3,800 to 5,000; Dates (chohara) 3,200 to 5,200.

Poultry EGGS: Rs1,710 to Rs1,715 per crate of 30 dozens, Broiler (Live): Rs140 per kilo; Culled Bird (Live): Rs68 per kilo.

The following are the maximum retail rates for Friday.

EGGS: Rs60 per dozen, Broiler (Live): Rs142 per kilo, Cull Bird (Live): Rs70 per kilo.—APP

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