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Frozen Sturgeon, Dried Sturgeon
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Sturgeon market coverage spans 10 countries.
- 24 exporter companies and 25 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 353 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-14.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Sturgeon
Analyze 353 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Sturgeon.
Fresh Sturgeon Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Sturgeon to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Sturgeon: Greece (+36.8%), Bulgaria (+13.0%), Netherlands (+11.0%).
Fresh Sturgeon Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Sturgeon country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Sturgeon transaction unit prices: Greece (11.60 USD / kg), Italy (11.56 USD / kg), China (3.81 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | - | 323 | 4.56 USD / kg (26,000 kg) | 4.31 USD / kg (240,500 kg) | 4.17 USD / kg (241,250 kg) | 4.29 USD / kg (199,210 kg) | 3.86 USD / kg (402,363 kg) | 3.81 USD / kg (340,150 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +5.8% | 14 | - (-) | - (-) | 11.52 USD / kg (241.2 kg) | 11.65 USD / kg (146.6 kg) | 11.08 USD / kg (161.9 kg) | 11.56 USD / kg (355 kg) | ||||||
| Bulgaria | +13.0% | 7 | 6.08 USD / kg (1,250 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Greece | +36.8% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 11.60 USD / kg (554.6 kg) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 20.83 USD / kg (144 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +11.0% | 5 | 8.15 USD / kg (239.9 kg) | - (-) | 8.71 USD / kg (358.8 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Sturgeon Global Supply Chain Coverage
49 companies
24 exporters and 25 importers are mapped for Fresh Sturgeon.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Sturgeon, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Sturgeon Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
24 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Sturgeon. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Sturgeon Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 24 total exporter companies in the Fresh Sturgeon supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Fresh Sturgeon
(Armenia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Armenia
Supplying Products: Fresh Sturgeon
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Animal ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Fresh Sturgeon
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Fresh Sturgeon, Fresh Carp, Fresh Catfish +2
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Fresh Sturgeon
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Animal ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Armenia
Supplying Products: Fresh Sturgeon
Fresh Sturgeon Global Exporter Coverage
24 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Sturgeon supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Fresh Sturgeon Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
25 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Sturgeon demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Sturgeon Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionAnimal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Poland, Lithuania, China, Latvia, Germany, Yemen, Jordan, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: OthersShipping And Water TransportFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Taiwan
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Online Retail And FulfillmentFishing AquacultureFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
25 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Sturgeon.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Sturgeon
Fresh Sturgeon Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Sturgeon wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Sturgeon wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (14.18 USD / kg), China (4.92 USD / kg).
Fresh Sturgeon Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Sturgeon Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupAquaculture finfish (high-value specialty fish)
Scientific NameAcipenseriformes spp. (sturgeons and paddlefish; family Acipenseridae and Polyodontidae)
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Temperate freshwater environments; commonly produced in ponds/raceways, cages, and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) depending on region
- High dissolved oxygen and stable water quality are critical due to long grow-out periods and sensitivity to stress
- Biosecurity and health surveillance are central operational requirements due to disease and movement-control risks in aquaculture
Main VarietiesAcipenser baerii (Siberian sturgeon), Acipenser gueldenstaedtii (Russian sturgeon), Acipenser transmontanus (White sturgeon), Acipenser ruthenus (Sterlet), Huso huso (Beluga sturgeon)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh whole (gutted) fish for local/regional markets
- Chilled steaks/fillets for foodservice
- Smoked sturgeon products (processed category, but often linked to the same raw supply chains)
- Frozen sturgeon portions (when longer-distance logistics are needed)
- Co-product linkage to caviar value chains in integrated sturgeon operations
Grading Factors
- Size/weight and portion yield (whole vs. steak/fillet specifications)
- Freshness and sensory quality (odour, texture, appearance)
- Hygiene condition (cleanliness, gutting quality, absence of off-odours/taints)
- Temperature-control history and cold-chain integrity
- Species/lot traceability and legal-origin documentation where required for trade
Planting to HarvestMulti-year grow-out (species- and system-dependent); sturgeon are slow-growing compared with many farmed finfish.
Market
Fresh sturgeon is a niche, high-value fish commodity supplied predominantly from aquaculture, because most wild sturgeon populations have experienced severe long-term declines and face strict conservation controls. International trade in sturgeon and paddlefish parts and derivatives (including meat) is regulated under CITES, making legal origin documentation and traceability central to market access. China is a major global center for farmed sturgeon meat production, while sturgeon farming in parts of Europe and North America is often closely linked to caviar-oriented value chains. Market dynamics are shaped by slow biological growth, high husbandry costs, cold-chain sensitivity for “fresh” formats, and heightened scrutiny around legality and species identification.
Market GrowthMixed (long-term)aquaculture-led supply expansion alongside persistent conservation constraints and strict trade controls on wild-linked supply chains
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaFAO GLOBEFISH describes China as the largest sturgeon producer globally (farmed), with sturgeon commonly marketed domestically as fresh fish for meat.
- ItalyDocumented sturgeon aquaculture industry producing both meat and caviar; often positioned as premium, farmed supply.
- United StatesSturgeon aquaculture and conservation programs exist; “fresh” product is typically domestic or regional, requiring strong cold-chain logistics.
- FranceConservation pressures on wild sturgeon and presence of aquaculture/caviar-linked value chains contribute to market relevance.
- RussiaHistorically central to sturgeon supply chains; trade is highly regulated under CITES and shaped by conservation and enforcement.
Supply Calendar
- Farmed sturgeon (recirculating/pond systems; multiple origins):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecAquaculture enables planned harvest year-round; “fresh” trade windows depend more on logistics capacity, market demand, and certification/permit processing than on seasonality.
Specification
Major VarietiesSiberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii), Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), White sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus), Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso)
Physical Attributes
- Large, slow-growing fish typically sold as whole (gutted) or as steaks/fillets; external scutes and firm flesh influence processing yield and presentation
- Quality perception is highly freshness-driven for “fresh” formats (odour, texture, appearance) and sensitive to handling damage
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly emphasize freshness and hygiene criteria (time/temperature control history, sensory quality, and microbiological expectations) aligned to Codex fish and fishery products guidance
Packaging
- Whole (gutted) fish packed on ice in insulated boxes for short-haul distribution
- Chilled steaks/fillets in food-contact liners with gel packs; vacuum or modified-atmosphere packs used in some retail/foodservice supply chains
- Traceability labeling and documentation are commercially critical due to CITES-regulated status of sturgeon products
ProcessingOften co-produced in integrated sturgeon operations where meat is marketed alongside caviar value chains; processing can range from simple chilling/gutting to portioning and vacuum packing under HACCP-based controls
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Aquaculture harvest (planned) -> rapid chilling/bleeding (where used) -> gutting/cleaning -> chilled storage -> portioning/packing -> refrigerated transport -> wholesale/foodservice/retail
- For cross-border movement: species identification + legal origin verification -> CITES documentation (where applicable) -> border inspection -> distribution
Demand Drivers
- Premium dining and specialty seafood demand for high-value, distinctive fish
- Aquaculture-based supply enabling consistent availability compared with wild-constrained supply
- Integrated sturgeon businesses monetizing meat alongside caviar-oriented operations
Temperature
- Strict chilled-chain control near ice temperature is critical for fresh sturgeon due to rapid quality loss when temperature control fails (Codex fish and fishery products guidance).
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum or modified-atmosphere packaging may be used for chilled portions, but must be paired with rigorous hygiene and temperature control consistent with HACCP-based programs.
Shelf Life
- Fresh sturgeon has a short commercial window that is highly dependent on harvest hygiene, rapid chilling, and uninterrupted refrigeration; exporters typically prefer logistics with minimal transit time and strong temperature monitoring.
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighSturgeons and paddlefish (Acipenseriformes) are regulated under CITES for international trade, including trade in meat and other parts/derivatives; compliance failures (species misdeclaration, missing permits, weak legal-origin evidence) can trigger seizure, shipment delays, and sudden loss of market access.Maintain end-to-end traceability (farm records through lot IDs), verify species identity, and ensure CITES documentation and importing-country requirements are completed before dispatch; prioritize suppliers with audited compliance systems.
Sustainability MediumThe product carries an inherent conservation and reputational risk profile because many sturgeon species are threatened and illegal trade remains a documented concern; buyers and regulators may escalate due diligence, particularly for any supply chain with wild-linked risk.Source from verified aquaculture operations, implement third-party audits where feasible, and require documentation that demonstrates legal origin and permitted trade pathways.
Aquaculture Disease MediumAquatic animal health events can reduce farm output, restrict live-fish movements, and raise mortality risk; disease management is a recognized global standards topic in aquaculture health.Strengthen biosecurity, health surveillance, and water-quality management; align with international aquatic animal health standards and maintain contingency harvest/processing plans.
Food Safety MediumAs a fresh, highly perishable fish product, sturgeon is vulnerable to rapid spoilage and food safety failures if hygienic handling and time/temperature controls are not consistently applied from harvest through retail.Operate HACCP-based controls (sanitation, rapid chilling, temperature monitoring, and recall readiness) consistent with Codex guidance for fish and fishery products.
Sustainability
- Biodiversity risk and conservation scrutiny: many sturgeon species are highly threatened, and historical overfishing/poaching and habitat loss remain central concerns
- Illegal trade and species substitution risk in high-value sturgeon products (including meat and caviar) creates reputational and compliance exposure
- Aquaculture environmental management (effluent, water use, and local ecological impacts) is an increasing ESG focus for farmed sturgeon operations
Labor & Social
- Wildlife crime and illicit trade networks historically associated with sturgeon products (notably caviar) can create downstream due-diligence and traceability expectations
- Traceability, documentation integrity, and fraud prevention are recurring social/compliance themes for sturgeon supply chains due to protected-species status
FAQ
Why is international trade in sturgeon products tightly regulated?Because sturgeons and paddlefish (Acipenseriformes) are covered by CITES due to widespread declines and conservation concerns. Cross-border trade in parts and derivatives—including meat—generally requires CITES documentation and proof of legal origin.
Is fresh sturgeon mainly a wild-caught or farmed product in global markets?Fresh sturgeon supply is predominantly aquaculture-based in global trade contexts, because wild sturgeon resources have declined and are subject to strict conservation and trade controls. FAO GLOBEFISH highlights large-scale farmed production in China, where fresh sturgeon is commonly marketed for meat.
What is the most important food safety control point for fresh sturgeon trade?Time and temperature control across the entire chilled chain is critical for fresh fish. Codex guidance for fish and fishery products emphasizes hygienic handling and strict temperature management to minimize deterioration and food safety risks.
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