NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Wed, Sep 22, 2021 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week: Imported beef prices were mostly steady to firm, instances steady to weak. Trading was slow. Tight supplies and good demand continued to support import pricing. Shipping delays continued to be a major trade concern. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS 0-15 Days BULL MEAT: East Coast West Coast 95% 298.00- 300.00 COW MEAT: 95% 297.00- 300.00 90% 278.00- 282.00 CFM Fores 85% 258.00- 259.00 Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% 255.00- 259.00 Beef Trim 80% 236.00- 237.00 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% 298.00- 302.00 299.00 COW MEAT: 95% 298.00- 300.00 298.00 90% 280.00- 283.00 CFM Fores 85% 259.00- 260.00 Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% 255.00- 259.00 Beef Trim 80% 236.00- 237.00 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