Ukraine: Caviar (Sturgeon) Market 2025

Caviar (Sturgeon) Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian caviar (sturgeon) market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, surging by 41% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted noticeable growth. Caviar (sturgeon) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Caviar (Sturgeon) Production in Ukraine

In value terms, caviar (sturgeon) production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Caviar (Sturgeon) Exports

Exports from Ukraine

Caviar (sturgeon) exports from Ukraine shrank to X kg in 2021, with a decrease of -7.2% on 2020. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 104%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, caviar (sturgeon) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for caviar (sturgeon) exports from Ukraine, with a 36% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait (X kg), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +81.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (0.0% per year) and Switzerland (-55.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for caviar (sturgeon) exports from Ukraine, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +58.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (0.0% per year) and Switzerland (-43.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average caviar (sturgeon) export price amounted to $X per kg, increasing by 49% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep contraction. The export price peaked at $X per kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per kg), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+25.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Caviar (Sturgeon) Imports

Imports into Ukraine

For the sixth year in a row, Ukraine recorded growth in overseas purchases of caviar (sturgeon), which increased by 48% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 283% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, caviar (sturgeon) imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 110%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main caviar (sturgeon) supplier to Ukraine, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a 2.3% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 1.6% share.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +225.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+20.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+53.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of caviar (sturgeon) to Ukraine, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6% share.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +181.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+8.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+58.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average caviar (sturgeon) import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+37.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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