Russians Boost White Caviar Purchases by 19%
Demand for white caviar in Russia increased by 19% in 2026.
Consensus
- The demand for white caviar in Russia increased by 19% from January to September 2026 compared to the same period of 2025.
- The demand growth was observed for all three types of white caviar: minnow, cod, and herring.
- The median price for white caviar was 759 rubles per kilogram during the period analyzed.
- The increase in demand is attributed to lower prices and the affordability of white caviar compared to red caviar.
- Sales growth was recorded both in physical volume and monetary value.
Points of divergence
- The price of red caviar increased due to low salmon catch, prompting consumers to switch to other types of caviar. — riamo
- The higher price of herring caviar is linked to a short fishing season, production complexity, and product appearance. — riamo
- Experts expect a slight price increase before New Year but do not anticipate a shortage or sharp price rise. — riamo
- Experts recommend checking production dates, expiration dates, and appearance of caviar, and requesting documents if in doubt. — riamo
- The growth in demand for white caviar is primarily due to its affordability compared to red caviar. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Demand for white caviar in Russia grew by 19% in 2026 — РИАМО
- Russians have tasted white caviar — Вести