Matthijs Bremer | Market Reporter Meat at DCA Market Intelligence

Matthijs Bremer is a meat market analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, specializing in beef, pork and poultry. With extensive experience analyzing the livestock and protein sectors, Matthijs provides insights that support producers, processors and traders in navigating complex and rapidly evolving markets.

At DCA Market Intelligence, he monitors price trends, production developments, trade flows and supply chain dynamics, translating detailed data into actionable market insights. His work covers price analysis, consumption patterns, policy updates and global trade developments, giving stakeholders a comprehensive view of the meat sector.

Dedicated to delivering market intelligence that informs strategic decisions, Matthijs helps professionals anticipate market shifts, optimize operations and identify growth opportunities across beef, pork and poultry markets.

Explore Matthijs’ latest analyses and insights, or connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on meat market trends. You are welcome to contact Matthijs if you have any questions or want to discuss the markets.

Latest insights

Analysis|Published: Yesterday 12:00 PM CET

Decline in dairy cattle population shifts to young cattle

The Dutch cattle population remained relatively stable in 2025, as evidenced by the December count from CBS. The effects of the decline in the sector are visible. The number of young cattle in the Netherlands indeed decreased. Meanwhile, the decline in the number of beef calves in the Netherlands is not continuing.

Analysis|Published: Yesterday 11:00 AM CET

Dutch pig population decreases significantly due to dropouts

The Dutch pig population has decreased significantly in 2025, as evidenced by the December count from the CBS. Notably, the sharp decline in the number of piglets in the Netherlands is particularly striking. In addition, it is noticeable that there were significantly more heavy pigs over 110 kilos being kept.

Analysis|Published: Feb 17, 2026

US beef imports are rising and remain at record highs

The US beef market has set another import record in 2026, with Australia once again among the biggest beneficiaries. With the domestic cattle herd at its smallest size since at least the early 1950s, the widening gap between supply and demand is increasingly being filled by foreign suppliers. Argentina is also gaining ground, helped in part by an expanded trade quota.

Analysis|Published: Feb 16, 2026

Poultry meat market picking up again

The poultry meat price is picking up again after a somewhat slow start in January, particularly in mid-February. The demand for poultry meat is growing, causing slaughterhouses to begin purchasing more chickens on the open market in addition to their usual contract purchases, while the price of the meat remains stable. This fits a market that anticipates increased demand in the spring.

Analysis|Published: Feb 13, 2026

Beef market remains in uncomfortable phase

The beef market remains in an uncomfortable phase. Prices are slowly coming under pressure, but buyers and sellers still do not easily come to an agreement. Meanwhile, the import perspective, in particular, is complicated.

Analysis|Published: Feb 13, 2026

When will the Northern European pig market turn?

In the pig markets, the familiar trends continue for the time being. The Northern European market is stable, while the Southern European pig prices are still under pressure. However, the expectation is that the significant rise in the prices of cuts in Northern Europe will lead to a small price increase.