¿Cuánto cuesta el caviar y cómo se determina el precio de venta?

Caviar prices in the Netherlands

May 18, 2025
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It is widely known that caviar is an expensive product. There are many reasons why caviar is a rare and exclusive delicacy. Production requires a considerable investment of time and money. Caviar prices can vary significantly due to various factors, such as the type of caviar, the country of origin, the harvesting method, and even the age of the fish. Therefore, it is impossible to determine a general price for caviar.

Types of Fish Caviar

Caviar is divided into the following types:

Depending on the type of fish used and the preparation method, these categories are further subdivided.

Red Caviar

Red caviar is obtained from fish of the salmon family, such as chum salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, pink salmon, and sea trout. The different types of caviar are distinguished by their size, color, and taste. Chum salmon has the largest eggs, amber-orange in color, with a diameter of about 7 mm. This caviar is known as “royal caviar” because of its delicious flavor. In second place is pink salmon caviar, which is medium-sized and light orange in color. In 2024, red caviar prices range between €7.00 and €15.00 per 100 grams.

Black Caviar

Black caviar is produced from sturgeon fish, such as beluga, sturgeon, and sevruga. Beluga is often the most expensive and lightest (from dark gray to silver-gray). The lighter the shade, the higher the product’s value. Sturgeon caviar has a light aroma and a yellow, green, or brown hue. Black caviar is expensive because sturgeons must be kept in aquaculture, fishing for these fish is prohibited, and it takes a long time for them to produce caviar. In 2024, black caviar prices range from €71.00 to €284.00 per 100 grams. This caviar is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive in the world.

Why is Caviar So Expensive?

The production of this delicacy involves more than just immediate harvesting; production costs, packaging, and transport also play a role. The price is set annually, but due to the current crisis, it will increase. At the end of the season, during the low period, prices are formed. Trout and sturgeon caviar are generally more stable in price because these species are farmed in aquaculture.

Caviar – Types and Prices

At Lemberg, we offer the best prices on the market, but we still depend on the global trend. When caviar is harvested and the market price is set, we try to keep prices as low as possible.

Popular Types of Caviar and Prices

Type of Caviar Average Price per 100g (€) Average Price per kg (€)
Amur Royal 95.59 965.96
Beluga 284.72 2847.20
Kaluga 183.32 1883.20
Keta 9.20 114.96
Osietra 118.63 711.78
Pink Salmon 8.10 81.00
Salmon 8.01 81.08
Siberian Sturgeon 76.27 762.60
Trout 9.32 67.76

Types of Black Caviar and Their Prices

  • Beluga Caviar (Huso huso): The most expensive of all varieties. The grains are about 3.5 mm in size. It is difficult to find this type of caviar in stores because it is considered elite. The price for 100 grams of this delicacy is approximately €284.72.
  • Osietra Caviar (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii): This delicacy is characterized by medium-sized grains with a diameter of 1.5 to 2 mm and a rich color ranging from dark gray to bluish-black, giving a pleasant visual impression. However, the most important advantage of this variety is its incredible taste. Salted caviar with only 35 grams of salt per kg. Undoubtedly a bestseller. The price of this caviar is at least €118.63 per 100 grams.
  • Siberian Sturgeon Caviar (Acipenser baerii): The smallest type of product, usually not exceeding 1.5 mm in size. The taste is pleasant but has a certain spiciness. It is usually sold for at least €76.27 per 100 grams.

Types of Red Caviar and Their Prices

  • Trout Caviar: Because this type of salmon is farmed, trout caviar is also easily accessible and is not considered rare. Trout eggs are small and often stick together. The colors range from dark yellow to purple. The taste has a distinct bitterness. It is sold for €21.78 per 250 grams.
  • Pink Salmon Caviar: The easiest to find on store shelves. The simplest and cheapest type of caviar, most often seen at festive tables. The grains are medium-sized and orange in color. Size: up to 5 mm. €8.10 per 100 grams.
  • Keta Caviar: The most delicious among all varieties of this delicacy. It has an orange-red hue, sometimes up to 9 mm in diameter. It has a richer taste than other types of red caviar. Due to its special composition, chum salmon caviar stands out for its taste: delicate, creamy, without the bitterness sometimes present in other types of red caviar. Keta salmon caviar is one of the taste standards among delicacies. This caviar costs €9.20 per 100 grams.

All these characteristics contribute to the prices of caviar.

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