Pork Tenderloin
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §415In simple termsThe whole pork tenderloin, the small psoas muscle from the inside of the loin. Retail portion cut (pork medallions) and the highest-margin pork loin item by the pound. Often called just 'pork tender' on quote sheets. Main muscle: M. psoas major.
Prepared from Item 410. Tenderloin must be removed intact. The side muscle (M. psoas minor) must be removed. The anterior portion (tail end) trimmed so that the tail is not split more than 1.0 inch. Tenderloin must be practically free of fat.
- Weight range
- 4-7+ lb
- Key muscles
- M. psoas major
- Removed
- M. psoas minor (side muscle), surface fat
- Primal
- Loin
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Price (¢/lb) |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 178.08¢/lb |
| 2026-10-12 | 189.93¢/lb |
| 2026-10-09 | 189.92¢/lb |
| 2026-10-08 | 177.02¢/lb |
| 2026-10-07 | 170.13¢/lb |
| 2026-10-06 | 176.72¢/lb |
| 2026-10-05 | 183.93¢/lb |
| 2026-10-02 | 176.40¢/lb |
| 2026-10-01 | 190.22¢/lb |
| 2026-09-30 | 168.37¢/lb |
| 2026-09-29 | 194.03¢/lb |
| 2026-09-28 | 188.90¢/lb |
| 2026-09-25 | 191.55¢/lb |
| 2026-09-24 | 187.69¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of pork tenderloin?
178.08¢/lb as of 2026-10-13, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's up 0.8% week over week.
Is tenderloin trending up or down?
Roughly flat over the last six months. Within range, no clear directional trend.
Who sets wholesale tenderloin prices?
No single seller sets it. Wholesale pork tenderloin 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 drives pork loin pricing?
Retail feature timing more than anything. Loins are the backbone of mainstream pork retail, and chain feature programs commit ahead of the ad week, so the wholesale pull front-runs the ad itself.
What does IMPS 415 mean?
IMPS 415 is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Pork Tenderloin. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
The psoas muscle of the hog, tucked under the loin. Small, very lean, the most tender muscle on the carcass. Cooks fast.
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