NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Wed, Jun 20, 2018     USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Trading activity on imports remain slow. Prices
were moderately to sharply lower on the East Coast.  West Coast prices
were generally steady, instances firm. Weaker than anticipated demand
ahead of the 4th of July holiday pressured prices. The New Zealand cow
harvest was extended in order to make up for some early season delays.



AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         218.00- 222.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         219.00- 221.00
     90%         205.00- 206.00
CFM Fores 85%
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    193.00- 194.00
Beef Trim 80%    185.00- 186.00
Beef Trim 75%    178.00- 179.00
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%         219.00- 222.00                       216.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         218.00- 221.00                       215.00
     90%         205.00- 207.00                       202.00
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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