DCA Market Intelligence publishes weekly benchmark prices for liquid cattle manure in the Netherlands. Each benchmark represents the prevailing market level in its respective region:
The specifications of these benchmark prices are described below.
Liquid cattle manure, fertilizer code 14 (NL), including sampling, weighing, and analysis, originating from the relevant area and distributed over long distances, and sold outside the relevant area.
| Phosphate (P) | between 1.8 and 2 kg |
| Nitrogen (N) | between 4 and 4.5 kg |
Minimum of 1 metric ton (1,000 kg).
Delivery in the assessment period.
Ex farm in the respective area under normal conditions.
EUR/metric ton (1,000 kg).
This benchmark specification follows the DCA General Methodology, which outlines processes including data hierarchy, validation, use of expert judgement, and governance. The benchmark is administered in accordance with DCA's internal compliance framework. Operational validation and weighting techniques are applied in line with the DCA General Methodology. Detailed controls are not disclosed publicly for confidentiality and data integrity reasons.
The DCA liquid pig manure benchmark price applies to liquid cattle manure of Dutch origin. This benchmark is produced for and applies to transactions executed within the Netherlands.
The benchmark reflects the average price excluding VAT of transactions completed during the assessment period (Thursday 08:00 of the previous week through Thursday 08:00 CET of the current week). Prices are rounded to the nearest €0.50, in line with the Public Methodology Summary.
Prices are based on validated data provided by professional market participants, primarily consisting of concluded transactions within the assessment window. Submissions are reviewed for accuracy and consistency; statistical checks identify outliers, which are excluded from the calculation while all submissions remain recorded in DCA's internal system.
Price input is collected over a week until Thursday 11:30 CET. The benchmark price is published on Thursday at 12:00 CET via email and on the website of Boerenbusiness. This online platform is also part of DCA Market Intelligence. In the event of a public holiday, the collection and publication schedule follows the Public Holiday Schedule published on the DCA platform.
Any questions or complaints regarding this benchmark may be submitted to DCA Market Intelligence via pra@dcami.com, in line with the DCA Complaints and Appeals Procedure (see Public Methodology Summary).
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Version: May 2026