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Pork Inner Shank

Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily) · Updated
IMPS 401DPork Leg, Hind Shank
112.63¢/lb
Day over Day
-1.2%
Week over Week
-16.2%
6-month
-17.2%
Volume · latest day
51,545 lbs
Pork Inner Shank is down 16.2% on the week. Down 16.2% week over week, 17.2% below where it was six months ago.

USDA Spec

IMPS 2020 §401D

In simple termsThe skinless hind shank of the fresh ham, cut off at the stifle joint. Sold into braising and slow-cook programs, restaurant osso buco style pork shank features, and stock production.

USDA spec

The skinless hind shank of the pork leg, separated from the leg by a straight cut passing through the stifle joint. Foot removed at or slightly above the hock joint.

Weight range
17-28+ lb
Removed
skin, foot
Primal
Ham
PSO 1: Shank must be frenched by trimming practically free of lean and fat from the posterior end so the shank bone is exposed for 1 inch.
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Last 6 months

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Recent prints

DatePrice (¢/lb)
2026-07-01112.63¢/lb
2026-06-30114.00¢/lb
2026-06-15135.22¢/lb
2026-06-09140.60¢/lb
2026-06-08142.58¢/lb
2026-06-01145.51¢/lb
2026-05-18137.85¢/lb
2026-05-11140.76¢/lb
2026-05-08121.04¢/lb
2026-04-30140.95¢/lb
2026-04-28135.19¢/lb
2026-04-23139.68¢/lb
2026-04-21125.00¢/lb
2026-04-16122.57¢/lb
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout, Negotiated Sales.

Frequently asked

What is the current wholesale price of pork inner shank?

$1.13/lb as of 2026-07-01, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's down 16.2% week over week.

Where has inner shank traded recently?

Down 17.2% over the last six months. Offer side has been in control.

How is pork inner shank priced?

Wholesale pork inner shank 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 inner shank?

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.

What is IMPS 401D?

IMPS 401D is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Pork Leg, Hind Shank. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.

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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.