NW_LS421 Des Moines, IA Wed, Jul 24, 2019 USDA Market News IMPORT BEEF TRADE Compared to Last Week: Import trading was slow. Prices were mostly weak to slightly lower, instances sharply lower. Limited supplies were the major concern for importers. Nearby supplies of 95% lean on the the West Coast were very light. Weak seasonal demand and abundant domestic product pressured import prices. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - FOB AND TIS 0-15 Days BULL MEAT: East Coast West Coast 95% 247.00- 248.00 COW MEAT: 95% 246.50- 247.50 90% 224.50- 225.50 228.00 CFM Fores 85% 209.00- 210.00 Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% 208.00- 209.00 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% 247.00- 249.00 248.00- 249.00 COW MEAT: 95% 246.50- 248.00 247.00 90% 225.50- 228.00 227.00- 228.00 CFM Fores 85% 208.50- 210.00 Shank 85-90% Chuck 85% Beef Trim 85% 208.00- 209.50 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