Imported Beef Trade Report

NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Fri, Mar 15, 2013     USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Market activity on imported beef was moderate
and prices were mostly steady to firm, with 95% generally steady and 90%
cow firm to higher. The drought in New Zealand has accelerated the cow
cull as feed sources and pastures have become scarce. The traditional bull
slaughter season wound down this week and supplies were tight.



AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         227.00- 230.00                       228.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         227.00- 228.00                       223.00
     90%                 212.00               207.00- 208.00
CFM Fores 85%    199.00- 200.00
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    197.00- 198.00
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%         228.00- 230.00                       228.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         226.00- 228.00                       223.00
     90%         211.00- 213.00                       208.00
CFM Fores 85%    199.00- 200.00
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    197.00- 198.00
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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