Economic sanctions on Russia have led to a global increase in caviar prices, making it one of the most expensive luxury goods in the market. The surge in caviar prices is due to increased competition for global markets between China, Iran, and Russia, as well as a decrease in supply due to overfishing and extinction risks of the Beluga Stargon in the Caspian Sea. Despite a 45% increase in caviar production from 2017 to 2021, Russia's caviar exports decreased by about 40% in 2021 compared to 2019, with the average price of 1 kg of sturgeon caviar exported from Russia being $315.7. The article also mentions efforts to expand caviar production in Russia and restore the country to its former position as a global leader in caviar production.