NW_LS421
Des Moines, IA     Fri, Feb 21, 2020     USDA Market News

IMPORT BEEF TRADE

Compared to Last Week:  Imported beef prices were moderately to sharply
lower. Weaker out-front sales, heavy supplies and trade concerns continued
to pressure prices. Out-front sales of 93% West Coast bull were 220.00.





AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS
                                   0-15 Days
BULL MEAT:         East Coast                  West Coast
     95%         244.00- 246.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         242.00- 244.00
     90%         226.00- 227.00
CFM Fores 85%    214.00- 215.00
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    213.00- 214.00
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%         238.00- 243.00               227.00- 230.00
COW MEAT:
     95%         236.00- 241.00
     90%         222.00- 226.00
CFM Fores 85%    211.00- 212.00
Shank 85-90%
Chuck 85%
Beef Trim 85%    209.00- 211.00
Beef Trim 80%    203.00- 205.00
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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