Independent market specialists
More than market data. More behind every number.
DCA provides independent commodity benchmarks, market analysis and direct contact with specialists in food and agricultural markets.
We are built as a Price Reporting Agency. That means our numbers are supported by clear methodology, market knowledge and professional market context.
What customers say
Since 2005Deep roots in food & agriculture
90+ DCA benchmarksProduced by our own Price Reporting Agency
34 reviewed dairy benchmarksGovernance independently reviewed against IOSCO principles
Separated benchmark operationsPRA and commercial activities are functionally separated
Why DCA
Independent market intelligence, built from the market up
DCA started in physical commodity markets and still works close to the people who produce, process, trade and buy food and agricultural products.
That proximity matters. It gives our benchmark assessments and analysis a practical connection with the market they are designed to describe.
Because the benchmark, the underlying data and specialist context come together, teams can move from a price reference to a better-informed commercial decision.
The DCA difference
Independent benchmarks. Intelligence beyond the price
DCA combines benchmark pricing, market expertise and practical tools in one platform. All focused on physical food and agricultural markets.
- 90+ independent DCA benchmarksDCA is a Price Reporting Agency. We produce more than 90 independent benchmark prices, each with a defined specification and methodology.
- Intelligence from our own market specialistsOur specialists follow their markets every day and publish their own analysis and reports on the developments they see.
- Data, dashboards and tools in one platformExplore market data, compare price series, build dashboards and use indices, production forecasts and analytical tools without switching between different platforms.
- More than 20 years in physical marketsDCA has worked in food and agriculture since 2005. That experience runs through our benchmarks, analysis and tools across dairy, meat, potatoes, crops and ingredients.
Compare the approaches
Compare what matters in a market intelligence provider
Commodity intelligence providers can offer similar capabilities. The difference is how benchmark pricing, market expertise, technology and service come together.
What to compareDCA Market IntelligenceData & analytics platformsLarge global PRAs
What you getBenchmarks, market intelligence & tools in one platformData, analytics & technologyGlobal benchmarks & market intelligence
Benchmark authorityIndependent PRA · 90+ DCA benchmarksDepends on provider and data sourceEstablished global PRA benchmarks
IOSCO-aligned coverage34 independently reviewed dairy benchmarksDepends on provider and benchmark scopeDepends on provider and benchmark scope
Market expertiseFood & agriculture specialist since 2005Broad or specialist, depending on platformDeep expertise across global commodities
Analysis & workflowOwn market analysis + dashboards + tools + APIStrong data & analytical workflowsExtensive research, data & enterprise workflows
Access & serviceDirect personal support · From €200/monthDepends on provider and planPrimarily professional & enterprise
“For food and agricultural markets, DCA gives you independent benchmark pricing, specialist market intelligence and the tools to work with both in one place.
Price reporting agency
Know where your benchmark comes from
Not every price on a commodity data platform is produced by the company showing it.
DCA is a Price Reporting Agency. We assess and publish our own benchmark prices for physical food and agricultural markets.
Each benchmark has a defined specification and methodology, so you can see what the price represents and how it is established.
That is particularly important when prices are used in contracts, procurement, indexation, reporting or other commercial processes.
IOSCO-aligned dairy benchmarks
The largest IOSCO-aligned dairy benchmark set in the market
DCA publishes a broad set of dairy benchmark assessments across cheese, powders, liquids and milk fats. The framework combines documented benchmark governance with close physical-market coverage.
For our dairy benchmarks, alignment with IOSCO principles provides an additional governance framework around methodology, controls and transparency.
The dated audit documentation identifies the benchmark-level scope and the principles reviewed by the independent external auditor.
View IOSCO alignment
Dairy benchmark prices
Week 41
Butter
NWE
€ 3.815
−3,3%
Cheddar Mild
EU
€ 3.775
+0,1%
Raw milk
NL/BE
€ 44,50
−1,1%
Gouda Foil Cheese
NWE
€ 3.505
−0,4%
Built around physical markets
These are the markets we know
DCA has specialised in food and agricultural markets since 2005. That focus matters. A raw milk benchmark works differently from a potato price. Regional specifications matter. So do seasonality, availability, trade flows and the structure of the physical market.
Our specialists, benchmarks and tools are organised around those differences.
DairyRaw milk, butter, cheese, powders, proteins and related markets.Explore our dairy intelligence ↗MeatPiglets, pork, beef, poultry and related markets.Explore our meat intelligence ↗PotatoesFresh and processing potatoes, frozen fries and related markets.Explore our potato intelligence ↗Crops & ingredientsGrains, oils, sugar and other food and agricultural ingredients.Explore our crop intelligence ↗
One connected platform
Keep the market information you use in one place
Move from a benchmark price to history, analysis and your own workflows without changing the market reference.
Explore Data
Prices, market series and connected datasets in one environment.
Dashboards
Build the market overview that fits your role and workflow.
Benchmarks
Independent reference prices with clear specifications and methodology.
Market insights
Daily specialist analysis explaining what moved and why it matters.
Tools & indices
Decision-support tools, indices and analytical views for commercial teams.
API
Connect DCA market data directly to your own systems and models.
People behind the platform
Talk to people who know the market
Questions come up when you work with market data. Which benchmark fits what you’re looking for? What exactly does a specification cover? Or what is behind a particular market movement?
At DCA, you can simply ask.
Our account managers are easy to reach, and our market specialists work with these markets every day. So when you need help with the platform or more context around the information you’re looking at, you know who to contact.
Contact the DCA team
Why DCA
Seven reasons professionals choose DCA
- Own independent benchmark pricesIndependent reference prices with clear specifications for the markets DCA covers.
- Specialists in physical commodity marketsMarket knowledge grounded in the products, flows and participants behind the price.
- Documented methodology and governanceDefined benchmark procedures make the assessment process understandable and repeatable.
- Daily market analysis and contextSpecialist analysis helps explain what moved and why it matters.
- Historical data in one platformConnect current market references with the history needed for comparison and context.
- Tools, dashboards and API accessUse the same market information in DCA workflows or connect it to your own systems.
- Direct contact with the DCA teamSpeak with the people behind the platform when you need additional market context.
Why DCA
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DCA produce its own benchmark prices?
Yes. DCA operates as a Price Reporting Agency and publishes independent benchmark prices with defined specifications and methodology.
What does IOSCO alignment mean for DCA?
The governance, methodology, controls and oversight for 34 DCA dairy benchmarks have been independently reviewed against the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks.
Can I speak directly with a market specialist?
Yes. DCA combines platform access with direct contact with account managers and specialists who follow the relevant physical markets.
Can several colleagues use DCA?
Yes. Market coverage and platform access can be organised for multiple users and teams.