Pork 1/4 Trim Bnls Butt Vac, Fzn

Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily) · Updated
146.32¢/lb
Day over Day
+8.3%
Week over Week
-5.8%
6-month
+1.2%
Volume · latest day
69,399 lbs
Pork 1/4 Trim Bnls Butt Vac, Fzn firmed 8.3% in the latest USDA session. Down 5.8% week over week, 1.2% above where it was six months ago.

Last 6 months

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Recent prints

DatePrice (¢/lb)
2026-08-25146.32¢/lb
2026-08-24135.12¢/lb
2026-08-17155.39¢/lb
2026-08-12147.36¢/lb
2026-08-11164.16¢/lb
2026-08-07142.30¢/lb
2026-08-06142.72¢/lb
2026-08-05132.61¢/lb
2026-08-03143.09¢/lb
2026-07-29143.43¢/lb
2026-07-28125.53¢/lb
2026-07-27126.54¢/lb
2026-07-23152.27¢/lb
2026-07-20128.90¢/lb
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout, Negotiated Sales.

Frequently asked

What is the current wholesale price of pork 1/4 trim bnls butt vac, fzn?

$1.46/lb as of 2026-08-25, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's down 5.8% week over week.

Which way has 1/4 trim bnls butt vac, fzn been moving?

Roughly flat over the last six months. Within range, no clear directional trend.

How is pork 1/4 trim bnls butt vac, fzn priced?

Wholesale pork 1/4 trim bnls butt vac, fzn is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_PK602) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.

Where does 1/4 trim bnls butt vac, fzn demand come from?

BBQ and foodservice pulled-pork programs on the butt side, further processing on the picnic side. Both also compete as grind inputs when trim runs expensive.

About this cut

The Boston butt, top portion of the pork shoulder. Well-marbled with intramuscular fat and connective tissue. The classic pulled pork cut. Boneless.

PrimalShoulder/ButtIMPS406AAlso known asBoston butt, pork shoulder, Boston shoulder
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Prices reflect USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout and Boxed Pork Cuts, Negotiated Sales (LM_PK602), weighted-average wholesale FOB plant. Updated every business day after the afternoon report drop.