Prices for the Hilton rump & loin set have yet to establish a clear trend, with a notably wide range of transactions reported in the market. Import sources reported Argentine Hilton business during the past week in a range of US$/t 19,200-19,500 FOB, while already-produced product has traded at around US$/t 18,500 FOB. Some Argentine plants are asking US$/t 20,000 FOB or more for new shipments, highlighting the gap between buyers and sellers.
For Uruguay, one importer reported Hilton business at US$/t 18,000 FOB, while an exporter said it had closed deals at US$/t 18,500 FOB early this week.