USDA Import Meat Trade (E./W. Coast) 02/20 12:05

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Import Beef Trade (NW_LS421)
                                                             Friday Feb 20, 2026
US/NZ-AUS-South America Beef Imports
Report for: 02/20/2026
  
Compared to last market test:
Import prices were mostly slightly to moderately higher, instances sharply 
higher.
Trading was slow to moderate 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 imported products remained tight especially for the 
nearby market.
Buyers expressed concern about the replacement costs for Australia/New Zealand 
imports.


                               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%)     411 - 414             410 - 412             
           Cow Meat (90%)      385 - 389             
           Cow Meat (95%)      405 - 407             
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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%)     409 - 412             
           Cow Meat (90%)      385 - 388             
           Cow Meat (95%)      405 - 406             
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