China has become the largest producer and exporter of caviar globally.

Once a minor player in the global market, caviar from China is rapidly gaining recognition among overseas consumers. Sturgeon, which belong to the cold to sub-cold water fish category, are among the most demanding fish to farm, being extremely sensitive to water quality and temperature stability, requiring exceptionally clean water conditions to thrive. To meet these diverse taste preferences, Chinese aquaculture enterprises have strengthened quality control from the early breeding stages, optimizing feed selection and farming techniques. In 2024, the global supply of farmed caviar exceeded 600 tons. According to the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), China has now become the world's largest producer and exporter of caviar, accounting for more than half of the global farmed caviar output. As a major caviar production area, Zhejiang province's caviar exports are expected to reach 580 million RMB in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 16.4%, with major export regions including the United States, the European Union, and Southeast Asia.