NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Fri, Dec 21, 2018 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week: Trading activity on imports was moderate to active. Prices were sharply higher. Strong demand and tight import supplies continued to support prices. Good pasture conditions in New Zealand have delayed the seasonal slaughter as producers have delayed marketing their cows. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS 0-15 Days BULL MEAT: East Coast West Coast 95% 218.00- 219.00 217.00- 218.00 COW MEAT: 95% 218.00- 219.00 90% 203.00- 204.00 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% 220.00- 221.00 216.00- 220.00 COW MEAT: 95% 220.00- 221.00 90% 205.00- 206.00 CFM Fores 85% Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% Beef Trim 80% Beef Trim 75% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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         24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/NW_LS421.txt         www.ams.usda.gov/LPSMarketNewsPage