Pork Blade Meat Combo
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §405CIn simple termsThe pectoral or 'half-moon' meat, a single muscle pulled from the shoulder along natural seams. An individual muscle item used in further-processing and portion-cut programs. Main muscle: M. pectorales profundus.
Consists of the M. pectorales profundus that is removed from the shoulder by cutting through the natural seams.
- Weight range
- 3-6+ lb
- Key muscles
- M. pectorales profundus
- Primal
- Picnic
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Price (¢/lb) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 143.89¢/lb |
| 2026-05-12 | 143.68¢/lb |
| 2026-05-05 | 143.62¢/lb |
| 2026-04-14 | 143.73¢/lb |
| 2026-03-17 | 143.66¢/lb |
| 2026-02-24 | 143.15¢/lb |
| 2026-02-03 | 143.64¢/lb |
| 2026-01-27 | 143.66¢/lb |
| 2026-01-20 | 143.71¢/lb |
| 2026-01-19 | 133.36¢/lb |
| 2026-01-13 | 143.69¢/lb |
| 2026-01-06 | 143.71¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of pork blade meat combo?
$1.44/lb as of 2026-06-30, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's up 0.2% week over week.
Where has blade meat combo traded recently?
Roughly flat over the last six months. Within range, no clear directional trend.
How is pork blade meat combo priced?
Wholesale pork blade meat combo 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.
What is IMPS 405C?
IMPS 405C is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Pork Shoulder, Pectoral Meat. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
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