Beef Rib, Ribeye, Bnls, Light
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §112In simple termsThe boneless ribeye roll, lip-off, with surface fat trimmed close. The bread-and-butter ribeye spec for steak fabrication. Cut into ribeye steaks for the steakhouse trade and upscale retail meat counters. Main muscle: longissimus dorsi.
Light = under 11 lbs, same boneless lip-on spec as heavy. Cuts into 8-12 oz portion steaks targeted at case-ready retail trays, QSR and casual-dining menus, and steakhouse lunch programs. Discount to heavy reflects channel mix rather than quality — both are 112A and grade-equivalent. Trades discount widens when retail features the smaller portion size for a holiday weekend.
Includes M. longissimus dorsi, M. spinalis dorsi, M. complexus, and M. multifidus dorsi as described in Item 108. The lip (M. serratus dorsalis and M. longissimus costarum) removed at the natural seam ventral to M. longissimus dorsi. Practically free of surface fat.
- Weight range
- 7-11+ lb
- Key muscles
- longissimus dorsi, spinalis dorsi, complexus, multifidus dorsi
- Removed
- lip (M. serratus dorsalis, M. longissimus costarum, intermuscular fat), all other muscles, bones, cartilages, backstrap, exterior fat cover, M. intercostales interni
- Primal
- Rib
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | 1468.69¢/lb | 1144.24¢/lb | +324.45¢/lb |
| 2026-08-25 | 1575.91¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-24 | 1571.12¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-21 | 1483.40¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-19 | - | 1094.95¢/lb | - |
| 2026-08-18 | 1564.69¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-13 | 1401.69¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-12 | 1363.78¢/lb | 1042.93¢/lb | +320.85¢/lb |
| 2026-08-11 | 1474.31¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-10 | - | 1010.55¢/lb | - |
| 2026-08-07 | 1421.79¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-06 | 1329.31¢/lb | 1124.92¢/lb | +204.39¢/lb |
| 2026-08-05 | 1325.71¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-08-04 | 1342.65¢/lb | - | - |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef rib, ribeye, bnls, light?
$14.69/lb as of 2026-08-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's down 6.1% week over week.
Is rib, ribeye, bnls, light trending up or down?
Up 14.0% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
Who sets wholesale rib, ribeye, bnls, light prices?
No single seller sets it. Wholesale beef rib, ribeye, bnls, light 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.
When does demand for rib, ribeye, bnls, light run hottest?
Middle meats carry the summer grilling holidays and the December feature window. Retail and foodservice programs commit weeks ahead of those dates, so the wholesale pull arrives before the holiday itself.
What does IMPS 112 mean?
IMPS 112 is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Rib, Ribeye Roll. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
The eye muscle of the beef rib primal. Heavily marbled, tender, and the dominant steakhouse cut. Sold bone-in (rib roast, prime rib) or boneless. Boneless. Lighter weight range within the IMPS portion sizes.
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