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

Published 2024년 12월 24일

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The article highlights the significant increase in the price of red caviar in Ukraine, with the majority of the caviar being imported and the price influenced by factors such as the dollar exchange rate, quality, and type of fish. The cost of trout and salmon caviar has doubled compared to the previous year, with trout caviar now costing around 300-350 hryvnias per 100 grams and salmon caviar costing 500 hryvnias per 100 grams. The war at the beginning of 2022 also had an impact on caviar prices. Additionally, a New Year's menu for an average Ukrainian family of four has seen a 24.8% increase in cost compared to the previous year, and a Christmas menu has increased by 41%.

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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 ...

Source: Unian