NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Fri, Nov 09, 2018     USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Trading activity on imports was slow to moderate.
Prices were mostly firm to slightly higher, instances generally steady.
Good demand and tight import supplies continued to support prices.





AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         200.00- 201.50               199.00- 200.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         199.50- 201.50               199.00- 200.00
     90%         185.50- 186.50               184.00- 185.00
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%         201.00- 203.00               199.00- 202.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         201.00- 203.00               199.00- 202.00
     90%         185.50- 188.50               186.00- 187.50
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 Service, Des Moines, IA
        Bryant Smith  515-284-4460  Desm.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
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