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Matthijs Bremer

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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: Today 08:00 AM CET

US beef exports drop sharply due to Chinese exports

The American beef export came under heavy pressure in July due to market access restrictions in China. The total export has declined significantly. Exports to other important destinations are also decreasing, although the export to South Korea is actually stronger.

Analysis|Published: Oct 3, 2025

Beef transitions to winter assortment

The prices in the beef market continue to rise slightly. Although more dairy cattle are slowly becoming available, the impact remains limited due to the strong demand for scraps. Meanwhile, the transition to the winter segment is in full swing. This benefits the hospitality industry in particular.

Analysis|Published: Oct 3, 2025

Is the Dutch pig market stabilizing?

The Netherlands remains the country to watch. Meat prices continue to take a significant step downwards, while the pig price seems to be stabilizing somewhat. However, there is still one dissonant note.

Analysis|Published: Oct 1, 2025

Mexico wants to export cattle to the US again

Mexico and the United States are in serious discussion about new measures against the flesh-eating parasite that is tormenting the Mexican cattle sector. Since May, there has been barely any cattle exported to the United States, and the Mexican sector wants to change that. The stakes for the Mexican livestock sector are high, as Mexico exports a lot of cattle to the United States.

Analysis|Published: Oct 1, 2025

Mexico largest sales market for Brazilian chicken

The Brazilian export of chicken meat increased in volume in August 2025, but generated less revenue in value, as evidenced by figures from the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). It is immediately noticeable that Mexico is the largest market. The country has only recently begun importing chicken meat from Brazil.

News|Published: Sep 30, 2025

American production of red meat drops significantly

The American production of red meat significantly decreased in August. Not only the production of beef but also that of pork saw a substantial decline.

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