Imported Beef Trade Report

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Des Moines, IA          Fri, Aug 19, 2011            USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Prices remain steady to weak on imported beef
on moderate demand and very light offerings. Market activity is mostly
at a standstill as inventory is limited, especially out of New Zealand,
and the weak U.S. currency rate. Lower domestic price levels on beef
are also are playing a role in the slowly traded import market.



AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         201.00- 204.00
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%         190.00- 191.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%
Beef Trim 80%
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%         202.00- 205.00
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%         191.00- 193.00
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
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