The growth of prices for red caviar in Russia slowed in October to 11.8% from 12.6% in September

Moscow. November 13. INTERFAX.RU - Prices for red caviar in the Russian Federation increased by 11.8% in October, Rosstat reported on Wednesday. The growth rate slowed down, in September salmon caviar increased in price by 12.6% compared to August. Nevertheless, the October figure, like in the previous month, became the highest on the fish products market. Prices for chilled and frozen cut salmon fish increased by 2.2% in October. As reported, the increase in prices for red caviar is explained by a significant decrease in salmon catch this year compared to 2023. According to preliminary data from Rosrybolovstvo, it amounted to 228,671 thousand tons against 259,828 thousand tons in 2022. Moreover, the catch of pink salmon decreased to almost 140 thousand tons from 147 thousand tons in 2022. Salmon catches, due to the life cycle of the main species - pink salmon, are traditionally compared between even and odd years. Moreover, odd years are considered salmon years (in ...