Caviar prices have jumped in Ukraine: how much does the "star" of the New Year's table cost?

Red caviar is often seen on the New Year's table of Ukrainians. In Ukraine, its prices have increased significantly over the year. Executive Director of the Economic Discussion Club Oleg Pendzin noted in a comment to UNIAN that almost all caviar on the Ukrainian market is imported, so the price directly depends on the dollar exchange rate and other factors. "The cost of the product is influenced by many factors, including what year the spawning took place and how much salt or oil is in the product. In Ukraine, almost all caviar is imported. Caviar is laid out in banks in our country, but the raw materials come from abroad," the expert explained. At the same time, he noted that caviar is divided into two groups - caviar of fish grown in wild conditions and caviar of fish grown in unnatural conditions, usually trout. "The cheapest is trout caviar, and it currently costs approximately 300-350 hryvnias per 100 grams. In 2023, 100 grams of trout caviar cost about 200 hryvnias. Now ...