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USDA Import Meat Trade (E./W. Coast) 02/27 12:15
02/27/2026 | 12:15 pm CST

USDA Import Meat Trade (E./W. Coast) 02/27 12:15

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AMS_2823
Import Beef Trade (NW_LS421)
                                                             Friday Feb 27, 2026
US/NZ-AUS-South America Beef Imports
Report for: 02/27/2026
  
Compared to last market test:
Import prices were moderately to sharply higher.
Trading was slow with more activity for out-front sales into April-May.
The South American trade remained active with the majority of sales coming from 
Brazil.
Good demand and stronger domestic prices continued to support values.


                               Australia &/ New Zealand
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BEEF
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                               16-45 days (Per Cwt - F.O.B / T.I.S.)
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                              East Coast            West Coast
 
                             Price Range           Price Range
                             -----------           -----------
           Bull Meat (95%)     415 - 420             410 - 413             
           Cow Meat (90%)      385 - 390             
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                               0-15 days (Per Cwt - F.O.B / T.I.S.)
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                              East Coast            West Coast
 
                             Price Range           Price Range
                             -----------           -----------
           Bull Meat (95%)     415 - 420             
           Cow Meat (90%)      385 - 390             
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                               South America
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BEEF
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                               16-45 days (Per Cwt - F.O.B / T.I.S.)
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                              East Coast            West Coast
 
                             Price Range           Price Range
                             -----------           -----------
           Bull Meat (95%)     379 - 385             
           Cow Meat (90%)      355 - 359             
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