NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Wed, Dec 05, 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.





AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         210.00- 211.50               210.00- 211.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         210.00- 211.50               210.00- 211.00
     90%                 196.00                       196.00
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%         211.50- 213.00               210.00- 212.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         211.50- 213.00               210.00- 212.00
     90%         196.00- 197.50               196.00- 197.00
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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