USDA Import Meat Trade (E./W. Coast) 10/17 11:55

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Import Beef Trade (NW_LS421)
                                                             Friday Oct 17, 2025
US/NZ-AUS-South America Beef Imports
Report for: 10/17/2025
  
Compared to last market test:
Import prices were generally steady, instances slightly higher.
Trading was slow to moderate.
Supplies remained tight.
The New Zealand cow and bull seasonal slaughter won't begin until next month.


                               Australia &/ New Zealand
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BEEF
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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%)     412 - 413             411 - 412             
           Cow Meat (90%)      388 - 390             387 - 398             
           Cow Meat (95%)      409 - 411             407 - 409             
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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%)     413 - 414             412 - 415             
           Cow Meat (90%)      388 - 390             385 - 389             
           Cow Meat (95%)      410 - 412             408 - 411             
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