Pork Trmd Sparerib - Med
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §416In simple termsWhole pork spareribs, the bone-and-meat slab from the belly side of the ribcage. Also called 'side ribs'. The raw input before St. Louis trimming, sold heavy into BBQ and smoker programs.
Must contain at least 11 ribs and associated costal cartilages and may include portions of the sternum and diaphragm. The membranous portion of the diaphragm removed close to the lean. Lean must not extend more than 2.0 inches past the curvature of the last rib and costal cartilage. Heart fat on the inside surface of the ribs must not exceed 0.25 inch average depth.
- Max external fat
- 0.25"
- Weight range
- 7-12+ lb
- Removed
- membranous diaphragm (close to lean), excess lean past last rib curvature
- Primal
- Spareribs
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Price (¢/lb) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 196.92¢/lb |
| 2026-06-25 | 194.87¢/lb |
| 2026-06-24 | 195.36¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 196.86¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 194.57¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 193.92¢/lb |
| 2026-06-18 | 193.79¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 188.03¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 190.26¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 190.93¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 189.76¢/lb |
| 2026-06-11 | 188.14¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 192.78¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 195.10¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of pork trmd sparerib - med?
$1.97/lb as of 2026-06-26, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's up 2.3% week over week.
Where has trmd sparerib - med traded recently?
Up 6.4% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is pork trmd sparerib - med priced?
Wholesale pork trmd sparerib - med 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 is IMPS 416?
IMPS 416 is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Pork Spareribs (medium). It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
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