Imported Beef Trade Report

NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Wed, May 02, 2012     USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Market activity on imported beef was slow and
prices were mostly weak to 1.00 lower with outfront sales mostly 1.00
to 2.00 lower. Demand was light for light to moderate offerings. Weaker
than anticipated seasonal demand and weaker food service demand
pressured the outfront market.



AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         228.00- 232.00
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%         212.00- 215.00
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%         227.00- 229.00                       227.00
COW MEAT:
     95%                                              223.00
     90%         208.50- 212.00               207.00- 208.00
CFM Fores 85%            196.00
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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