Beef Flank, Flank Steak
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §193In simple termsFlank steak, the rectus abdominis muscle of the flank. The bistro-classic flank steak for grilling. Sold to steakhouse, casual-dining, and retail steak programs and used heavy in Mexican-style carne asada and Asian-style stir-fry programs. Main muscle: rectus abdominis.
Individual muscle. Consists of the M. rectus abdominis from the flank region, separated from M. transversus abdominis, M. obliquus abdominis internus, and M. obliquus abdominis externus through the natural seams. Practically free of fat and membranous tissue.
- Weight range
- 1-2+ lb
- Key muscles
- rectus abdominis
- Removed
- fat, membranous tissue
- Primal
- Flank
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 988.40¢/lb | 1039.62¢/lb | -51.22¢/lb |
| 2026-06-25 | 1013.71¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-24 | 968.51¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-23 | 1048.12¢/lb | 1009.36¢/lb | +38.76¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 1036.28¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-19 | 1006.35¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-18 | 1026.42¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-17 | 1016.19¢/lb | 1052.28¢/lb | -36.09¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 1047.05¢/lb | 1024.12¢/lb | +22.93¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 1028.35¢/lb | 972.96¢/lb | +55.39¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 1005.64¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-11 | 1000.44¢/lb | 1031.45¢/lb | -31.01¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 1059.07¢/lb | 1022.62¢/lb | +36.45¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 1012.59¢/lb | - | - |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef flank, flank steak?
$9.88/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's down 1.4% week over week.
Where has flank, flank steak traded recently?
Up 60.5% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is beef flank, flank steak priced?
Wholesale beef flank, flank steak 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.
What is IMPS 193?
IMPS 193 is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Flank, Flank Steak. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
A single, flat muscle from the abdominal wall behind the plate. Lean, with a pronounced grain. Marinated and grilled for carne asada or sliced thin for stir-fry.
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