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Data and Price Analyst · Dairy
About Santiago
Santiago Morales Hilarión is a data and price analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, specializing in global food and agricultural markets. He provides data-driven insights, market forecasts, and pricing analysis that help producers, traders, and investors make informed decisions in complex international markets.
Santiago closely monitors market developments, commodity prices, supply chain dynamics, and trade flows, translating detailed data into clear and actionable guidance. His work covers a wide range of sectors, including livestock, dairy, potatoes and other key agricultural commodities.
Committed to combining rigorous analysis with practical market knowledge, Santiago helps stakeholders anticipate market shifts, manage risks, and identify opportunities across the global food and agricultural landscape.
Explore Santiago’s latest reports, analyses, and insights, or connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on international food and agricultural markets.
Key expertise
Commodity pricingPrice formation and quantitative analysis across food and agricultural markets.
DairyDairy benchmarks, production and international market developments.
LivestockLivestock-market prices and the supply-chain factors behind them.
Potatoes & cropsPrice and production data across potatoes and other agricultural commodities.
Forecasts & trade flowsMarket forecasting, trade-flow analysis and supply-chain dynamics.
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DAIRYFonterra bets on dairy protein growthFonterra is stepping up its investment in dairy protein production, underpinned by a strong global demand. Tight supply and
DAIRYUS milk production slows down in July amid tighter marginsUS milk production growth slowed in August, as weather conditions weighed on output in some key producing states during
DAIRYDCA Benchmarks: Powder market commentary week 39Powder benchmarks remained relatively flat in week 39 (September 24), albeit with a slight negative sentiment in most
DAIRYDCA benchmarks: Cheese market commentary week 39The cheese market experienced a flat-to-negative market in week 39 (September 24), although performance diverged between the
DAIRYEU cheese expanding trade faces price recoveryEU cheese production and trade expanded in the first half of 2026, supported by higher milk availability and improved price
DAIRYDCA Benchmarks: Powder market commentary week 38Dairy powders observed mixed results in week 38 (September 15), both within milk powders and whey powders. Gains were
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