Azerbaijan begins black caviar exports to Italy, Netherlands

In January–June 2026, Azerbaijan exported 0.9 tons of black caviar (sturgeon roe) worth $905,000, marking an increase of 2.6 times in volume and 2.5 times in value compared to the corresponding period last year, Report informs, citing the country's State Statistical Committee.

During this period, Azerbaijan sold black caviar to:

- Russia: 0.2 tons worth $168,000 (no supply a year ago);

- United Arab Emirates: 0.15 tons (+7%) worth $148,600 (-0.6%);

- Qatar: 0.1 tons worth $120,000 (no supply a year ago);

- United States of America: 0.2 tons (+42%) worth $116,700 (+50%);

- Unspecified country (purchased from Duty-Free Shop): 0.05 tons (+25%) worth $90,700 (+30%).

In 2026, Azerbaijan exported black caviar to the Netherlands (0.05 tons worth $47,400) and Italy (0.01 tons worth $3,200) for the first time in 16 years, based on publicly available foreign trade statistics dating back to 2011.