China leads the global black caviar market
According to the International Trade Centre, last year China delivered about 320 tons of black caviar to the global market, accounting for 43% of the world’s total volume. This equates to approximately 98 million US dollars in value.
Source Financial Times
The caviar brand Kaluga Queen, developed by experts from China’s Ministry of Agriculture, is the world’s largest supplier. In 2024, it produced 260 tons, representing 35% of global output. The brand’s founder states they collaborate with 46 countries and that their products have been served in 23 of the 26 Michelin three-star restaurants in France.
Russian experts note that up to one-third of the black caviar sold in Russia is also imported from China. Market participants highlight that much of the Chinese caviar is repackaged and sold under the Russian label.
