Imported Beef Trade Report

NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Fri, Oct 21, 2011     USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Market activity on imported beef was moderate
to active and prices were 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Tight import and domestic
supplies supported prices. The seasonal New Zealand cow kill has been
lighter than anticipated. Producers have delayed marketing their cows
due to the continued availability of pastures and heavy rains in some
areas.


AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         200.50- 202.00               200.00- 202.00
COW MEAT:
     95%                                              200.00
     90%         189.00- 191.00               189.00- 190.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%                                         178.50
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%         201.00- 202.00               200.00- 202.00
COW MEAT:
     95%                                      197.00- 200.00
     90%         191.00- 192.00               190.00- 191.00
CFM Fores 85%            181.00
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 Service, Des Moines, IA
        Bryant Smith  515-284-4460  Desm.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
        24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830
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