Imported Beef Trade Report

NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Fri, Apr 13, 2012     USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Market activity on imported beef was slow and
prices were mostly 1.00 to 3.00 higher on a light market test. Nearby
sales firmed as buyers re-entered the marketplace and purchased the
available lean product for immediate delivery. The continuing fallout
concerning the use of lean finely textured beef (LFTB) pressured the
market but scarce supplies of boneless lean, the end of Lenten season
and stronger nearby demand pushed prices higher.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         232.00- 234.00
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%         215.00- 216.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    196.00- 197.00
Beef Trim 80%    178.00- 180.00
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%         230.00- 234.00               226.00- 227.50
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%         214.00- 216.00                       211.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    195.00- 197.00
Beef Trim 80%    178.00- 180.00
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 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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