Answers about DCA Market Intelligence

What is DCA Market Intelligence?

DCA Market Intelligence is a professional market-intelligence platform for food and agricultural commodity markets. It brings DCA benchmark prices, market data, historical series, dashboards, analytical tools and specialist market analysis together in one environment.

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Can I try the platform before subscribing?

Yes. Professional users can start a 14-day free trial. No credit card is required, and access is set up around the markets relevant to your work.

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What can I do in the platform?

You can follow benchmark and market data, compare price histories, build dashboards, read specialist analysis and use relevant indices, production forecasts and analytical tools. Available markets and functionality depend on your access.

Which markets does DCA cover?

DCA covers dairy, meat, potatoes, and crops & ingredients. Coverage includes DCA benchmarks as well as relevant market prices, production, trade, futures and specialist analysis where available.

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Does every market include the same data and tools?

No. Each physical commodity market has its own structure and data availability. The relevant market page shows which benchmarks, data, analysis and tools are available for that sector.

Does DCA offer country-specific dairy references?

Yes. DCA provides selected country-specific dairy references for the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France. Product and regional scope are shown in the platform and, for DCA benchmarks, in the applicable specification.

What is a DCA benchmark price?

A DCA benchmark is an independent market reference produced under a defined specification, methodology and governance framework. The specification explains the assessed product, market, unit, timing and publication basis.

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How does DCA determine a benchmark?

DCA collects market input from professional participants, validates the available evidence and applies the General Methodology together with the individual benchmark specification. The applicable documentation defines the input hierarchy, calculation or assessment rules, publication process and treatment of exceptional situations.

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Are DCA benchmarks based only on completed transactions?

Not necessarily. The applicable methodology and specification determine which evidence may be used and how it is prioritised. Depending on the benchmark and available evidence, this can include concluded transactions, firm bids or offers, corroborated indicative values and other relevant market information.

How often are benchmark prices published?

Publication frequency and timing are defined per benchmark. Consult the individual specification for the normal schedule and the Public Holiday Schedule for publication exceptions.

How are corrections or methodology changes handled?

DCA uses documented procedures for corrections, complaints, methodology changes, material benchmark adjustments and benchmark cessation. The applicable methodology and governance documentation explain the process and communication requirements.

What does IOSCO alignment mean for DCA?

DCA voluntarily applies the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks to the dairy benchmark suite within the stated scope. An independent external auditor reviewed the applicable governance, methodology, controls and oversight.

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Which benchmarks are covered by the independent review?

The audited scope covers dairy benchmarks across cheese, dairy powders, dairy liquids and milk fats. Consult the dated Statement of Compliance and the linked individual specifications for the exact benchmark-level scope.

How does DCA protect independent benchmark assessment?

Benchmark responsibilities are separated from commercial activities. Price Reporters work under defined methodology, validation and governance controls, and benchmark publications are independently verified before publication. Potential conflicts follow documented reporting and escalation procedures.

Is Technical Analysis part of the benchmark process?

No. Technical Analysis is a separate analytical tool for interpreting selected futures-market indicators. Its Positive, Neutral or Negative views do not form part of DCA’s independent benchmark assessment process and do not determine DCA benchmark prices.

Which subscription options are available?

Subscriptions can be configured around the markets, users and delivery methods relevant to your organisation. DCA can provide access for individual professionals, teams and companies.

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Can multiple colleagues use DCA Market Intelligence?

Yes. Team and company access can be arranged for multiple named users. The available markets and functionality depend on the subscription and platform setup.

How do I expand my existing access?

Contact your account manager or info@dcami.com to discuss additional markets, users or data delivery options.

Can DCA data be integrated into our own systems?

Yes. Selected DCA data can be delivered through the DCA Market Data API for use in authorised internal dashboards, models, reporting and other business systems.

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Is API access included with every subscription?

API access is a separate data-delivery option and depends on the required series, usage and licence. Contact sales to confirm scope and commercial terms.

How can I contact DCA support?

Email info@dcami.com, call +31 (0)320 269 523, or use the platform chat. Include the relevant market, benchmark or account details so the question can be routed correctly.

Who should I contact about methodology or a benchmark?

Questions, feedback or complaints about a benchmark or its methodology can be sent to pra@dcami.com. Mention the benchmark, publication date and issue where possible.

Where can I find market updates and reports?

Market analysis and updates are available through Market Insights. Deep Dives and other reports are available through Reports & publications, subject to the access shown for each item.