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Beef Rib, Ribeye, Bnls, Light

Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-12
IMPS 112ARib, Ribeye, Lip-On, Boneless (Light)
1319.01¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+21.8%
Week over Week
+1.5%
Year over Year
-9.8%
Beef Rib, Ribeye, Bnls, Light is running 21.8% above the 5-year seasonal norm — historically rich for this calendar position. Up 1.5% week over week, 9.8% below year-ago levels.

Recent prints

DateChoice (¢/lb)Select (¢/lb)Ch/Se Spread
2026-05-121319.01¢/lb
2026-05-061168.74¢/lb1162.77¢/lb+5.97¢/lb
2026-05-051360.67¢/lb1078.47¢/lb+282.20¢/lb
2026-05-041370.72¢/lb
2026-04-291149.75¢/lb1107.99¢/lb+41.76¢/lb
2026-04-281376.41¢/lb
2026-04-271156.29¢/lb
2026-04-221156.99¢/lb1011.03¢/lb+145.96¢/lb
2026-04-211152.48¢/lb
2026-04-171402.26¢/lb
2026-04-161160.01¢/lb1001.43¢/lb+158.58¢/lb
2026-04-151170.59¢/lb1018.20¢/lb+152.39¢/lb
2026-04-141011.32¢/lb
2026-04-131162.82¢/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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Prices reflect USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout and Boxed Beef Cuts — Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403), weighted-average wholesale FOB plant. Updated every business day after the afternoon report drop.