Astrakhan companies are now supplying fish delicacies, including black caviar and sturgeon fish, to Azerbaijan for the first time through the Union of Fishing and Fish Processing Enterprises "Kaspryba," which represents several companies in the industry. In addition to Azerbaijan, products from the Astrakhan region, such as dried fish, are also popular in Belarus, where close bilateral ties have been established. The fishing industry is a key part of the Astrakhan region's economy, with 230 enterprises involved and products being supplied both domestically and abroad.