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14 November 2019
The 90CL US imported beef indicator (a benchmark price for frozen manufacturing beef into the US) has continued to rise, fuelled by supply uncertainty and strong global demand.

30 March 2017
Supplies drive US imported beef prices higher

05 November 2020
The gap between the Medium Cow Indicator and US 90CL has closed to 26¢ from 410¢ at the start of the year, reducing Australia’s competitiveness in the market.

21 July 2016
US imported beef market

14 September 2023
Although easing this year, cow prices have outperformed the market relative to changes in the cattle market overall. Since the start of 2023, the processor cow indicator has eased by 28%, compared to a 36% decline in cattle prices overall.

03 September 2020
The medium cow indicator was reported at 260¢/kg live weight this week, as increased competition from restockers supports higher prices.

05 November 2015
The imported 90CL cow beef indicator was 2.5US¢ higher this week, at 195US¢/lb CIF – the first time it has increased, in US$ terms, for eight weeks

24 September 2020
A range of factors in the US impacting demand for lean grinding beef have contributed to a decline in the US imported 90CL, placing stress on Australian exports.

22 August 2019
In the US, medium cow prices are closing in on the 90CL, with strong domestic demand the key driver. Historically, high 90CL prices have had a positive impact on Australian cow prices.