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Market Analyst · Potato & arable crops
About John
John Ramaker serves as a senior agriculture and crop market analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, bringing extensive experience in both European and international crop markets. His expertise spans potatoes, onions, grains and other arable crops, enabling him to provide actionable insights that support growers, traders and food professionals in making informed, strategic decisions.
At DCA Market Intelligence, John monitors market trends, price developments, and supply chain dynamics, translating complex data into practical analysis. His work covers areas such as harvest projections, storage analysis, trading patterns and policy developments, helping stakeholders navigate a fast-changing market landscape.
Explore John’s latest research, reports, and market analyses, or connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on potatoes, onions, grains, and other crops.
Key expertise
PotatoesEuropean potato prices, crop development and processing-market dynamics.
OnionsOnion supply, export demand, stock positions and price formation.
GrainsEuropean and international grain markets, harvests and trade.
Harvest & storageCrop forecasts, storage positions and their influence on availability.
Trade & policyTrading patterns, supply-chain changes and agricultural policy developments.
Latest insights
CROPS & INGREDIENTSStrong onion export demand hits capacity limitsStrong export demand for Dutch onions is keeping sorters fully occupied, but quality problems are slowing processing. Sales
POTATOESPotato processor would rather shut down a production line than pay higher pricesPotato prices are rising slightly in several countries, but weak French fry sales are slowing demand from processors. Read
CROPS & INGREDIENTSSugar market faces shortfall, but estimates vary widelyThe global sugar market is heading for a production shortfall, but estimates of its size vary widely. Australian market
CROPS & INGREDIENTSBrutal violence on the Black Sea fails to push wheat prices higherThe wheat price is falling despite ongoing disruptions to exports via the Black Sea. Ample global supply is weighing heavily,
MARKET INSIGHTRapeseed prices under pressure despite smaller EU harvestThe European rapeseed harvest is smaller, but prices on the futures market are now under pressure. Imports are also shifting
CROPS & INGREDIENTSCocoa demand rebound surprises market as drought risk persistsThe cocoa market found support from two sides last week. Cocoa processing is recovering faster than expected, while dry
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