Pork Trimmed Sparerib, Medium
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 167.40¢/lb |
| 2026-10-12 | 164.53¢/lb |
| 2026-10-09 | 167.11¢/lb |
| 2026-10-08 | 163.03¢/lb |
| 2026-10-07 | 165.86¢/lb |
| 2026-10-06 | 167.38¢/lb |
| 2026-10-05 | 167.24¢/lb |
| 2026-10-02 | 166.54¢/lb |
| 2026-10-01 | 164.49¢/lb |
| 2026-09-30 | 165.68¢/lb |
| 2026-09-29 | 168.61¢/lb |
| 2026-09-28 | 165.66¢/lb |
| 2026-09-25 | 166.27¢/lb |
| 2026-09-24 | 168.12¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of pork trimmed sparerib, medium?
167.40¢/lb as of 2026-10-13, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Pork Cutout report. That's up 0.0% week over week.
Which way has trimmed sparerib, medium been trading?
Down 11.7% over the last six months. Offer side has been in control.
Where does the trimmed sparerib, medium price come from?
Wholesale pork trimmed sparerib, medium 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.
When do rib prices run hottest?
Grilling season. The pull builds ahead of Memorial Day and July 4 as retail and foodservice book ahead of the ad calendar, and it fades once the holiday features clear.
What does IMPS 416 mean?
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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