Imported Beef Trade Report

NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Fri, Mar 01, 2013     USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Market activity on imported beef increased
towards the latter half of the week, particularly on out front sales.
The overall market carried a firm undertone, with out front
sales trading 1.00 to 2.00 higher.  Tightened supplies on the
domestic market has increased demand for imported product.



AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         228.00- 231.00               226.00- 227.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         228.00- 231.00
     90%         209.00- 215.00                       210.00
CFM Fores 85%    198.00- 199.00
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    196.00- 197.00
Beef Trim 80%
Beef Trim 75%
Beef Trim 70%
Beef Trim 65%
100 % LEAN:
 Top Rounds
 Flats & Eyes                                         251.00
 S.P.B.
                                   16-45 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         228.00- 231.00               222.00- 225.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         228.00- 231.00                       222.00
     90%         206.00- 209.00               205.00- 209.00
CFM Fores 85%    198.00- 199.00
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    196.00- 197.00
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
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