Imported Beef Trade Report

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Des Moines, IA          Thu, Dec 30, 2010            USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Market activity on imported beef was very slow
and prices were mostly weak to 1.00 lower on a very light market test.
Profit taking ahead of the holiday period lead to the slightly weaker
pricing. Post-holiday offers remained mostly steady. Import supplies
were very scarce as the packing plants in Australia and New Zealand
remained closed during the holiday season.


AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%                                              196.00
COW MEAT:
     95%                                              195.00
     90%                 188.50                       188.00
CFM Fores 85%            183.00
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%                                      195.00- 196.00
COW MEAT:
     95%
     90%
CFM Fores 85%
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, Des Moines, IA
                 Phone: 515-284-4460   email: desm.lgmn@usda.gov
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