Beef Ground Beef Chuck
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · Updated
439.62¢/lbChoice
Day over Day
-1.0%
Week over Week
+2.3%
6-month
+20.5%
Volume · latest day
59,669 lbs
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 439.62¢/lb | 439.62¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-25 | 447.26¢/lb | 447.26¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-24 | 444.20¢/lb | 444.20¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 448.34¢/lb | 448.34¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 425.18¢/lb | 425.18¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 435.80¢/lb | 435.80¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 431.72¢/lb | 431.72¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 427.88¢/lb | 427.88¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 428.88¢/lb | 428.88¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 431.00¢/lb | 431.00¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 421.40¢/lb | 421.40¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 443.61¢/lb | 443.61¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-08 | 442.60¢/lb | 442.60¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-05 | 432.88¢/lb | 432.88¢/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 ground beef chuck?
$4.40/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's up 2.3% week over week.
Where has ground beef chuck traded recently?
Up 20.5% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is beef ground beef chuck priced?
Wholesale beef ground beef chuck 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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