Beef Plate Short Rib
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §123In simple termsBeef short ribs, bone-in rib sections cut from rib or plate items. Sold to braising programs at casual-dining and ethnic concepts (Korean galbi, kalbi, French braised short rib) and bone-in BBQ smokers.
Rib section from any rib and/or plate item. Contains at least 2 but no more than 5 ribs (ribs 6 through 10). Surface fat trimmed NTE 1/4 inch at any point. Purchaser must specify number of ribs and width of rib sections.
- Max external fat
- 0.25"
- Weight range
- 3-5+ lb
- Removed
- M. cutaneous trunci, diaphragm, serous membrane (peritoneum)
- Primal
- Plate
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 712.21¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-10-12 | 730.65¢/lb | 723.70¢/lb | +6.95¢/lb |
| 2026-10-09 | 718.72¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-10-08 | 699.53¢/lb | 742.01¢/lb | -42.48¢/lb |
| 2026-10-07 | 738.39¢/lb | 748.88¢/lb | -10.49¢/lb |
| 2026-10-06 | 706.85¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-10-05 | 740.64¢/lb | 724.98¢/lb | +15.66¢/lb |
| 2026-10-02 | 738.75¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-10-01 | 730.04¢/lb | 717.39¢/lb | +12.65¢/lb |
| 2026-09-30 | 726.09¢/lb | 745.57¢/lb | -19.48¢/lb |
| 2026-09-29 | 736.20¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-09-28 | 765.80¢/lb | 739.60¢/lb | +26.20¢/lb |
| 2026-09-25 | 729.33¢/lb | - | - |
| 2026-09-24 | 748.78¢/lb | - | - |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef plate short rib?
712.21¢/lb as of 2026-10-13, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's up 0.8% week over week.
Where has plate short rib traded recently?
Up 15.3% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is beef plate short rib priced?
Wholesale beef plate short rib 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 123?
IMPS 123 is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Short Ribs. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
Short ribs cut from the short plate (ribs 6 to 10). Leaner than chuck short ribs, often sliced thin for Korean kalbi or English-cut for braising.
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