Imported Beef Trade Report

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Des Moines, IA          Fri, Jan 21, 2011            USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Late week market activity on imported beef was
moderate to active and prices were sharply higher. Import supplies were
very light. The flooding in Australia continued to dominate the trade
news. Most of the slaughter plants in Queensland reopened this week.
Transportation was a major problem due to extensive road damage. Roads
in some areas remained closed due to flooding.


AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         209.50- 214.00               212.00- 214.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         212.00- 213.00                       213.00
     90%         203.00- 204.00                       203.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%             203.00
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%
Beef Trim 80%            181.00
Beef Trim 75%
Beef Trim 70%
Beef Trim 65%
100 % LEAN:
 Top Rounds
 Flats & Eyes
 S.P.B.
                                   16-45 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         213.00- 216.00               214.00- 215.00
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%         203.00- 204.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%            197.00
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
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