Pork 1/4 Trim Butt Vac, Fzn

Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily) · Updated
96.66¢/lb
Day over Day
-21.5%
Week over Week
-36.1%
6-month
-35.2%
Volume · latest day
14,147 lbs
Pork 1/4 Trim Butt Vac, Fzn eased 21.5% in the latest USDA session. Down 36.1% week over week, 35.2% below where it was six months ago.

Last 6 months

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Recent prints

DatePrice (¢/lb)
2026-08-2796.66¢/lb
2026-08-25123.09¢/lb
2026-08-24165.27¢/lb
2026-08-19132.59¢/lb
2026-08-18130.41¢/lb
2026-08-14135.48¢/lb
2026-08-11156.61¢/lb
2026-08-07160.38¢/lb
2026-08-04127.07¢/lb
2026-08-03151.26¢/lb
2026-07-31152.06¢/lb
2026-07-28133.26¢/lb
2026-07-21152.50¢/lb
2026-07-20145.83¢/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 vac, fzn?

$0.97/lb as of 2026-08-27, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's down 36.1% week over week.

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

Down 35.2% over the last six months. Offer side has been in control.

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

Wholesale pork 1/4 trim 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 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.

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.