Beef Loin, Bottom Sirloin, Flap
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-12
IMPS 185Loin, Bottom Sirloin Butt, Flap
1042.78¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+23.1%
Week over Week
-1.9%
Year over Year
+4.1%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | 1042.78¢/lb | 1037.90¢/lb | +4.88¢/lb |
| 2026-05-11 | 1032.88¢/lb | 1065.97¢/lb | -33.09¢/lb |
| 2026-05-08 | 1061.50¢/lb | 1107.25¢/lb | -45.75¢/lb |
| 2026-05-07 | 1065.71¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 1058.43¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-05 | 1084.68¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 1020.96¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 1070.35¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 1042.62¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 1089.34¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 1021.45¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 1090.34¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-24 | 1039.04¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 1029.65¢/lb | — | — |
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout — Negotiated Sales. Ch/Se spread = Choice minus Select; wider spread signals stronger premium-grade demand.
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