Imported Beef Trade Report

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Des Moines, IA          Wed, Oct 12, 2011            USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Market activity on imported beef was slow and
prices were mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher on a light market test. Tight
nearby supplies continued to support import prices. The weakening U.S.
dollar and competition from other importing counties has severely
limited the amount of product available from Australia.



AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         197.00- 198.00                       197.00
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%         185.00- 187.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%
Beef Trim 80%    166.00- 167.00
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%         197.00- 198.00                       197.00
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%         185.00- 187.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%
Beef Trim 80%    166.00- 167.00
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
                 www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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