Processing potatoes
Independent processing-potato references across Europe.
Potato market coverage
Follow the European potato market from field to fries
Follow processing potato prices, frozen fries benchmarks and futures alongside crop developments and market analysis across Europe.
- DCA potato benchmark prices
- Processing and acreage data
- Futures and market analysis
Potato market coverage
Follow the markets across the potato chain
Physical potatoes, processing demand, crops and futures 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.
Futures & inputs
Forward-market signals and relevant production-cost inputs.
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
Understand the drivers behind the potato market
Weather, acreage, yields, stocks and processing demand all affect potato prices. DCA specialists follow those developments throughout the season.
Crops
Growing conditions, acreage, yields and harvest progress.
Processing
Demand from processors and changing raw-material needs.
Futures
Forward-market signals and expectations for coming periods.
DCA potato platform
Keep your potato markets together
Compare processing potatoes, frozen fries and futures, look back at previous seasons and open specifications or market analysis when you need more context.
- Compare processing potatoes and frozen fries
- Evaluate price changes through time
- Supply fundamentals and crop development
- Futures and market-analysis context
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.
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Defined methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the DCA Potato Platform include?
The platform combines potato benchmark prices, frozen fries indices, futures, trade, 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.