Pork 1/4 Trim Butt Vacuum-packed, Frozen

Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily) · Updated
Pork 1/4 Trim Butt Vacuum-packed, Frozen is down 16.3% this week, a third lower week in a row. Against a normal mid October: Pro
117.73¢/lb
Day over Day
-3.4%
Week over Week
-16.3%
6-month
-30.3%
Volume · latest day
51,139 lbs
Cite this printUSDA Pork Pork 1/4 Trim Butt Vacuum-packed, Frozen: US$1.18/lb, Oct 12, 2026, via meatread.com/c/pork/1-4-trim-butt-vac-fzn

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Recent prints

DatePrice (¢/lb)
2026-10-12117.73¢/lb
2026-10-08121.83¢/lb
2026-10-07115.06¢/lb
2026-10-06142.02¢/lb
2026-10-02140.71¢/lb
2026-10-01113.49¢/lb
2026-09-29161.05¢/lb
2026-09-28145.99¢/lb
2026-09-22126.20¢/lb
2026-09-15148.72¢/lb
2026-09-14115.97¢/lb
2026-09-11138.97¢/lb
2026-09-08156.98¢/lb
2026-09-04126.53¢/lb
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout, Negotiated Sales.

Frequently asked

What is the current wholesale price of pork 1/4 trim butt vacuum-packed, frozen?

117.73¢/lb as of 2026-10-12, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's down 16.3% week over week.

Which way has 1/4 trim butt vacuum-packed, frozen been moving?

Down 30.3% over the last six months. Offer side has been in control.

How is pork 1/4 trim butt vacuum-packed, frozen priced?

Wholesale pork 1/4 trim butt vacuum-packed, frozen 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 butt vacuum-packed, frozen 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.

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.