NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Fri, Jun 23, 2017     USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Trading activity on imports was moderate to active
Prices were mostly firm to slightly higher, instances generally steady.
Tight supplies and strong nearby demand supported prices. 93% lean
cow traded at 234.00 outfront. Sales of uncooked beef from Brazil have
been temporarily suspended.



AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         248.00- 249.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         241.00- 242.50               238.00- 241.00
     90%         229.00- 231.00               226.00- 228.00
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%         247.00- 249.00               248.00- 250.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         240.00- 241.50               238.00- 239.00
     90%         228.00- 230.00               225.00- 230.00
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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