Pork Inner Shank
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §401DIn 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.
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
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Price (¢/lb) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 112.63¢/lb |
| 2026-06-30 | 114.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 135.22¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 140.60¢/lb |
| 2026-06-08 | 142.58¢/lb |
| 2026-06-01 | 145.51¢/lb |
| 2026-05-18 | 137.85¢/lb |
| 2026-05-11 | 140.76¢/lb |
| 2026-05-08 | 121.04¢/lb |
| 2026-04-30 | 140.95¢/lb |
| 2026-04-28 | 135.19¢/lb |
| 2026-04-23 | 139.68¢/lb |
| 2026-04-21 | 125.00¢/lb |
| 2026-04-16 | 122.57¢/lb |
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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