Beef Loin, Sirloin, Tri-tip, Pld
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §185DIn simple termsA defatted tri-tip, Item 185C trimmed practically free of fat. The cleaner tri-tip spec sold into ready-to-cook retail and high-end butcher-counter programs that want the muscle close-trimmed. Main muscle: tensor fasciae latae.
Item 185C except that it must be trimmed practically free of fat.
- Weight range
- 3-down to 4+ lb
- Key muscles
- tensor fasciae latae
- Primal
- Loin
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 876.69¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-25 | 824.10¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-24 | 895.74¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-23 | 847.05¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-22 | 842.44¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-19 | 857.45¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-18 | 824.21¢/lb | 787.23¢/lb | +36.98¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 821.70¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-16 | 787.93¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-15 | 907.83¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-12 | 819.49¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-11 | 828.27¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-10 | 833.97¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-06-09 | 872.28¢/lb | - | - |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef loin, sirloin, tri-tip, pld?
$8.77/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's up 2.1% week over week.
Where has loin, sirloin, tri-tip, pld traded recently?
Up 23.0% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is beef loin, sirloin, tri-tip, pld priced?
Wholesale beef loin, sirloin, tri-tip, pld 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 185D?
IMPS 185D is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Loin, Top Sirloin Butt, Tri-Tip, Defatted (IM). It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
Triangular muscle from the bottom sirloin butt. Made famous by Santa Maria style barbecue in central California. Best grilled whole, rested, sliced across the grain. Peeled: silverskin and outer membrane removed.
Multi-year history, 5-year seasonal overlay, and a 26-week forecast. Free 7-day trial, then $89/mo USD. Cancel anytime.