Regional Origins

From the legendary Caspian Sea to modern aquaculture farms worldwide, discover where the world's finest caviar originates.

Caspian Sea

The legendary home of the world's most coveted caviar. The Caspian Sea has produced premium sturgeon caviar for centuries, though wild stocks are now strictly regulated.

Strictly regulated

Countries

RussiaIranKazakhstan

Species

BelugaOsetraSevruga

Aquaculture China

Modern Chinese sturgeon farms have become major producers, particularly of Kaluga and Amur sturgeon caviar. Quality has improved dramatically in recent years.

Growing production

Countries

China

Species

KalugaAmurChinese Sturgeon

North America

Both countries have thriving sturgeon aquaculture industries. American caviar production is centered in the Pacific Northwest and California.

Established

Countries

USACanada

Species

White SturgeonPallid SturgeonLake Sturgeon

Europe

European aquaculture focuses on sustainable production of Osetra and Siberian sturgeon varieties. France remains a major processing and distribution hub.

Mature industry

Countries

FranceItalySpainGermany

Species

Siberian SturgeonHybrid OsetraRussian Sturgeon

Black Sea

The Black Sea region produces authentic Russian Sturgeon and Sevruga caviar, though political instability has impacted production in recent years.

Recovering

Countries

TurkeyBulgariaRomaniaUkraine

Species

Russian SturgeonSevrugaSterlet