Iran: Caviar (Sturgeon) Market 2025

Caviar (Sturgeon) Market Size in Iran

In 2021, the Iranian caviar (sturgeon) market decreased by -1% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Caviar (Sturgeon) Production in Iran

In value terms, caviar (sturgeon) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Caviar (Sturgeon) Exports

Exports from Iran

Caviar (sturgeon) exports from Iran soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 249% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, caviar (sturgeon) exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for caviar (sturgeon) exports from Iran, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, caviar (sturgeon) exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), ninefold. Canada (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +80.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+26.1% per year) and Canada (+35.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for caviar (sturgeon) exported from Iran were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 42% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Hong Kong SAR, Canada, Singapore, Portugal, Spain and Oman, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +89.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average caviar (sturgeon) export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -39.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+46.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Caviar (Sturgeon) Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2014, caviar (sturgeon) imports into Iran skyrocketed to X kg, picking up by 23% on 2013. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +22.8% from 2013 to 2014; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, caviar (sturgeon) imports totaled $X in 2014. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main suppliers of caviar (sturgeon) imports to Iran.

From 2013 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +313.6%).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of caviar (sturgeon) to Iran, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled -12.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average caviar (sturgeon) import price stood at $X per ton in 2014, shrinking by -18.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013, and then shrank notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2014, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2014, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+53.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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