Caviar Market Report 2026

The caviar market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.09 billion in 2025 to $3.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of luxury food consumption, growth of global fine dining culture, development of aquaculture farming techniques, rising international seafood trade, increasing availability of farmed caviar.

The caviar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainably sourced luxury foods, expansion of premium food retail channels, rising disposable incomes in emerging markets, growing focus on ethical aquaculture, increasing diversification of caviar product offerings. Major trends in the forecast period include growing preference for farmed caviar production, rising demand for premium and gourmet seafood, expansion of sustainable aquaculture practices, enhanced focus on product traceability and authenticity, increasing popularity of alternative caviar varieties.

The caviar market is set to experience growth, driven by the increasing popularity of restaurants. This trend reflects a rising preference for experiential dining, where consumers seek unique and memorable culinary experiences as part of their social and cultural engagements. Caviar enriches restaurant menus with its luxurious and sophisticated appeal, enhancing dining experiences significantly. For example, Statistics Sweden reported in June 2024 that restaurant sales volume increased by 1.2% during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring the growing influence of restaurants on the caviar market.

Leading companies in the caviar industry are focusing on innovation by developing new products such as plant-based caviar, catering to the increasing demand for sustainable and vegan options. Plant-based caviar offers a vegan or vegetarian alternative to traditional caviar, using ingredients derived from plants to replicate the taste, texture, and appearance of authentic caviar without using fish roe. For instance, Ancrée, a France-based caviar manufacturer, introduced the First French Plant-Based Caviar in July 2024, formulated with chia seeds and seaweed. This plant-based option is fortified with chia seeds, providing omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, offering a nutritious alternative to traditional caviar. Seaweed in the plant-based caviar adds essential iodine, similar to traditional caviar.

In March 2023, Modern Plant-Based Foods, a Canadian company specializing in plant-based products, acquired Northern Pacific Caviar to strengthen its capacity in producing and distributing vegan caviar across retail stores, restaurants, and food service outlets. Northern Pacific Caviar, based in Canada, specializes in vegan caviar products made from a blend of seaweed, flavorings, and chia seeds.

Major companies operating in the caviar market are Labeyrie Fine Foods SAS, Caviar House & Prunier, Petrossian Inc., The Caviar Co., The Caviar House, Amur Caviar Company Ltd., Black River Caviar, Hyde Caviar LLC, Riofrío 1963 SL, Hangzhou Qiandaohu Xunlong Sci-Tech Co. Ltd., L'Osage Caviar Company Inc., Sasanian Caviar Inc., Agroittica Lombarda, California Caviar Company, Russian Caviar House LLP, Delicatessen SNAILEX s.r.o., Karat Caviar, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar LLC, Bemka, Imperial Caviar.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the caviar market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the caviar market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the caviar market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The caviar market consists of sales of processed caviar, infused caviar, sevruga caviar, white sturgeon caviar, and hackleback caviar. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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