Pork Lite Butt
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §402EIn simple termsThe flat cut of the outside ham, the biceps femoris and gluteus separated from the eye round and inner shank along natural seams. Foodservice portion-cut ham steak and roast item. Main muscle: M. biceps femoris.
Consists of the M. biceps femoris and M. gluteal superficialis. The flat cut is separated from the eye (M. semitendinosus) and inner shank (M. gastrocnemius) by cutting through the natural seams.
- Weight range
- 14-19+ lb
- Key muscles
- M. biceps femoris, M. gluteus superficialis
- Removed
- M. semitendinosus (eye), M. gastrocnemius (inner shank)
- Primal
- Ham
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Price (¢/lb) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | 141.98¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 140.37¢/lb |
| 2026-06-08 | 146.87¢/lb |
| 2026-05-29 | 143.35¢/lb |
| 2026-05-26 | 135.99¢/lb |
| 2026-05-11 | 139.37¢/lb |
| 2026-04-27 | 152.69¢/lb |
| 2026-04-15 | 143.01¢/lb |
| 2026-02-09 | 139.88¢/lb |
| 2026-01-12 | 150.49¢/lb |
| 2026-01-07 | 164.25¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of pork lite butt?
$1.42/lb as of 2026-06-29, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's down 1.1% week over week.
Which way has lite butt been moving?
Down 13.6% over the last six months. Offer side has been in control.
How is pork lite butt priced?
Wholesale pork lite butt 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 lite butt 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.
What is IMPS 402E?
IMPS 402E is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Pork Leg, Outside, Flat Cut. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
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.
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