Pork Hocks, Picnic, Poly, Fzn

Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily) · Updated
51.94¢/lb
Day over Day
+3.4%
Week over Week
+20.4%
6-month
-19.3%
Volume · latest day
9,120 lbs
Pork Hocks, Picnic, Poly, Fzn firmed 3.4% in the latest USDA session. Up 20.4% week over week, 19.3% below where it was six months ago.

Last 6 months

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Recent prints

DatePrice (¢/lb)
2026-08-2851.94¢/lb
2026-08-2750.23¢/lb
2026-08-2650.13¢/lb
2026-08-2566.36¢/lb
2026-08-1992.71¢/lb
2026-08-18106.63¢/lb
2026-08-1775.72¢/lb
2026-08-1467.03¢/lb
2026-08-1243.15¢/lb
2026-08-1156.95¢/lb
2026-08-1065.26¢/lb
2026-08-0675.21¢/lb
2026-08-0478.62¢/lb
2026-08-0377.09¢/lb
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout, Negotiated Sales.

Frequently asked

What is the current wholesale price of pork hocks, picnic, poly, fzn?

$0.52/lb as of 2026-08-28, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's up 20.4% week over week.

Where has hocks, picnic, poly, fzn traded recently?

Down 19.3% over the last six months. Offer side has been in control.

How is pork hocks, picnic, poly, fzn priced?

Wholesale pork hocks, picnic, poly, 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.

Who buys cuts like hocks, picnic, poly, fzn?

Export programs, ethnic retail, and further processors. These items clear on channel demand rather than the domestic carcass cutout, which is why their prints can sit still while the primals move.

About this cut

The lower portion of the pork shoulder, including the foreleg. Tougher than the Boston butt with more skin. Used for cured shoulder hams, carnitas, and braises.

PrimalPicnicAlso known aspicnic shoulder, picnic ham
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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.