Combine contract and open-market prices
Uses 70% weighted average contract prices and 30% open-market processing potato prices.
Frozen fries indices
Follow frozen fries prices through their key cost drivers
The DCA Frozen Fries Indices combine processing potato prices with key production costs to provide an indicative view of frozen fries price developments.
Choose from three indices depending on how processing potatoes are sourced: a mix of contract and open-market prices, contract prices only, or open-market prices only.
One market, three perspectives
See how potato sourcing changes the price picture
Processing potatoes are the main input in frozen fries production, but they are not sourced in the same way across the market.
The three DCA Frozen Fries Indices use the same cost framework with different potato price inputs, making it possible to compare how contract and open-market developments affect the indicative fries price.
Transparent cost drivers
See how processing potatoes, sunflower oil and natural gas contribute to changes in the index.
Three price perspectives
Compare a blended potato price with contract-only and open-market pricing.
Follow market changes
Track how the three indices develop as potato prices and production costs move.
Built from potato prices and key production costs
The DCA Frozen Fries Index provides a reliable indication of frozen fries prices by incorporating the main cost components involved in production.
- Processing potatoes
- DCA Spot Price for processing potatoes
- Weighted average contract prices
- Sunflower oil
- Natural gas
Choose the index that matches your market view
Compare three perspectives on the frozen fries market.
Follow contract-based pricing
Uses weighted average contract prices for processing potatoes, reflecting a sourcing structure based on fixed agreements.
Follow current open-market pricing
Uses the DCA Spot Price for processing potatoes, making this index more responsive to movements in the open market.
Frozen Fries Index
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Frozen Fries Index measure?
It provides an indicative view of frozen fries price development by combining processing-potato prices with key production-cost inputs.
What is the difference between the three indices?
The 70/30 Index blends contract and open-market potato prices, the Fastfood Index uses contract prices, and the Open Market Index follows DCA spot prices.
Which cost components are included?
The framework includes processing potatoes and relevant production-cost drivers such as sunflower oil and natural gas.
How often is the index updated?
The latest publication timing is shown in the DCA platform and applicable documentation.
How can I access the Frozen Fries Indices?
Access is available through DCA Market Intelligence. Start a free trial or request a platform demonstration.