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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

News|Published: Yesterday 01:00 PM CET

US pork export continues to excel

The American pork export remains at a very high level despite slight contraction. In particular, the export to nearby destinations was strong. The export to Asia was predominantly weaker.

Analysis|Published: Dec 1, 2025

Dutch egg prices at record levels

Although avian influenza continues to spread rapidly, the pace of price increases on the egg market has now eased. In the Netherlands in particular, prices have simply become too high. Egg prices in the country have been at record levels for weeks.

Analysis|Published: Nov 19, 2025

Pressure on Northern European poultry meat price continues

The European poultry meat market remains quite stable. Despite avian influenza, the availability of hatching eggs is fairly strong, keeping prices in Europe under control. Meanwhile, prices in Northern Europe are under slight pressure.

Analysis|Published: Nov 19, 2025

Cattle prices rise again with Christmas in sight

After a short period of declines, Dutch cattle prices have risen again. This means that the Dutch market is moving differently than that of neighboring countries. Remarkably, the supply of cattle is very strong, indicating that the demand for beef, with Christmas approaching, is again strong.

News|Published: Nov 18, 2025

Germany is allowed to export beef to Japan again

The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture announced this week that German exporters are again allowed to export beef to the Asian country. The import ban that was imposed in January of this year due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease on a farm with buffaloes has now been lifted.

Analysis|Published: Nov 13, 2025

Brazilian pork export sets yearly record already

The Brazilian export of pork reached a volume of 144,000 tonnes in October, reports the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). This achievement makes the sector record the second highest monthly result ever. The value even set a yearly record in the first ten months.

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