Processing potatoes
Independent processing-potato references across Europe.
Potato market coverage
Follow the European potato market from field to fries
Follow processing potato prices and frozen fries benchmarks alongside crop developments, trade flows and market analysis across Europe.
- DCA potato benchmark prices
- Processing and acreage data
- Trade flows and market analysis
Potato market coverage
Follow the markets across the potato chain
Physical potatoes, crop availability, processing demand and trade flows are deeply connected. Follow them together to understand where the market is moving.
Frozen fries
Cost-based indices for processed frozen potato products.
Contracts & spot
Compare contracted market structures with open-market conditions.
Production & acreage
Crop development, acreage and availability across key regions.
Trade flows
Imports, exports and the movement of potatoes and processed products.
Stocks & supply
Stored volumes, free-buy availability and the supply position through the season.
Independent benchmark suite
Choose the index that matches your market
The frozen fries market is divided into different pricing structures. DCA provides several index views so users can compare the market basis that fits their commercial exposure.
Read more about the DCA Fries Indices70/30 Index
A blended view using contract and open-market potato prices.
Fastfood Index
A contract-oriented reference for frozen fries pricing.
Open Market Index
An index focused on open-market pricing conditions.
Potato market analysis
Track the market drivers behind potato prices
Potato prices are shaped by crop conditions, available supply and processor demand throughout the season. Follow the drivers that change the physical market balance.
- Weather & crop development Planting conditions, rainfall, temperature, crop health and harvest progress.
- Acreage & yield Planted area and changing yield expectations across the main European growing regions.
- Stocks & availability Stored volumes, storage quality and the amount of free-buy potatoes available to the market.
- Processing demand Factory demand, raw-material requirements and changes in processor buying activity.
- Contract vs open market The balance between contracted supply and demand for potatoes traded on the open market.
- Trade & frozen-fries demand Import and export flows and demand for processed potato products in key destination markets.
DCA potato platform
Keep your potato markets together
Compare processing potatoes and frozen fries, look back at previous seasons and open specifications or market analysis when you need more context.
- Compare processing potatoes and frozen fries Keep physical potato markets and processed-product indices together in one view.
- Evaluate price changes through time Review historical price series and compare market developments between seasons.
- Follow supply fundamentals Add crop, acreage and production context to the prices you monitor.
- Add trade and market analysis Use trade flows and specialist analysis alongside physical prices and supply fundamentals.
DCA potato benchmark histories
Illustrative historical preview
Platform access
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Benchmark specifications
Know exactly what each potato price represents
Variety, region, delivery basis and timing can all affect a potato price. Each specification describes exactly what the benchmark represents.
View potato specifications
Defined methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does DCA cover for potato markets?
The DCA Market Intelligence platform combines potato benchmark prices, frozen fries indices, trade flows, production information and specialist market analysis.
Which potato benchmarks does DCA publish?
DCA publishes independent potato-market references and dedicated frozen-fries indices. The applicable methodology and specification define each individual reference.
How is the DCA EU-4 Potato Index calculated?
The calculation follows the documented index methodology and defined market inputs. The current specification is the authoritative source for the precise calculation.
Which frozen fries indices are available?
DCA offers index views for blended contract/open-market pricing, contract-oriented pricing and open-market pricing.
Does the platform cover markets outside the EU?
The core potato coverage is European, with additional trade and market information where it contributes to the commercial context.
Can I try the potato platform before subscribing?
Yes. New users can start with a free trial or request a platform demonstration.