Beef Chemical Lean, Fresh 85%
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · Updated
410.19¢/lbChoice
Day over Day
-0.1%
Week over Week
-0.5%
6-month
+15.4%
Volume · latest day
1,132,883 lbs
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 410.19¢/lb | 410.19¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-25 | 410.82¢/lb | 410.82¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-24 | 409.77¢/lb | 409.77¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 409.87¢/lb | 409.87¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 410.43¢/lb | 410.43¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-18 | 419.84¢/lb | 419.84¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 409.20¢/lb | 409.20¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 414.25¢/lb | 414.25¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 406.85¢/lb | 406.85¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 412.29¢/lb | 412.29¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-11 | 414.22¢/lb | 414.22¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 415.23¢/lb | 415.23¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-08 | 408.33¢/lb | 408.33¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-05 | 408.49¢/lb | 408.49¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout, Negotiated Sales. Ch/Se spread = Choice minus Select; wider spread signals stronger premium-grade demand.
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef chemical lean, fresh 85%?
$4.10/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's down 0.5% week over week.
Where has chemical lean, fresh 85% traded recently?
Up 15.4% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is beef chemical lean, fresh 85% priced?
Wholesale beef chemical lean, fresh 85% is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.
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