NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Fri, Aug 23, 2019     USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Import trading activity remains slow. Prices were
slightly to moderately higher, instances sharply higher. Light supplies
continued to be the major concern for importers. 90% lean cow was very
scarce on the West Coast.




AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         242.00- 245.00               245.00- 246.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         240.00- 244.00               244.00- 245.00
     90%         221.00- 225.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    207.00- 209.00
Beef Trim 80%    198.00- 199.00
Beef Trim 75%    190.00- 192.00
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%         245.00- 246.00               245.00- 246.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         243.00- 244.00               244.00- 245.00
     90%         225.00- 226.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    207.00- 209.00
Beef Trim 80%    198.00- 199.00
Beef Trim 75%    190.00- 192.00
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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.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
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