Imported Beef Trade Report

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Des Moines, IA          Thu, Dec 23, 2010            USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Market activity on imported beef was very slow
on light demand and light offerings.  While offerings do continue to
demonstrate firmer undertones, limited trading prevents an accurate
market test.  Late week trading was mostly inactive.




AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%         189.00- 192.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%             188.00
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%
Beef Trim 80%
Beef Trim 75%
Beef Trim 70%
Beef Trim 65%
100 % LEAN:
 Top Rounds              249.00
 Flats & Eyes
 S.P.B.
                                   16-45 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%                 199.00                       198.00
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%                 190.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%
Beef Trim 80%
Beef Trim 75%
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URUGUAY - FOB AND TIS
BULL MEAT:         0-15 Days                    16-45 Days
     95%
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%
CFM Fores 85%
Beef Trim 85%
Beef Trim 80%
Beef Trim 75%

Source:          USDA Market News, Des Moines, IA
                 Phone: 515-284-4460   email: desm.lgmn@usda.gov
                 24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830
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