Product intelligence · HS 160431 · 2024 data
Global exports of fish preparations: caviar totalled $225,215,045 in 2024, a +5.5% change from the previous year. Traded by 94 countries across 1,205 bilateral corridors, with demand from 140 importing markets. The long-term trend is growing.
Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 1995–2024 · Updated: 2026-07-17
Global trade
$225.2M
+5.5% YoY
3Y / 5Y CAGR
+7.4%
5Y: +12.7%
Supply structure
Moderately concentrated
HHI 0.217
Volatility
Low
Score 5/100
In 2024, fish preparations: caviar trade exhibited strong growth, with global flows reaching $225,215,045 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +7.4% (five-year: +12.7%). The all-time peak of $225,215,045 was recorded in 2024.
Over the 30-year observation window (1995–2024), 76% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is steady (-0.9% acceleration).
The supply side is moderately concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.217). The three largest exporters — China ($96.9M), Italy ($22.8M), and Germany ($21.3M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +15.9% over the last three years.
On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.088). The three largest import markets are United States ($54.2M), Germany ($19.9M), and France ($18.6M). The largest importing market sources from 35 different supplying countries.
The dominant trade corridor is China → United States at $31.6M, representing 58.4% of the importer's total demand.
The volatility score for fish preparations: caviar is 5 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.
For market entrants, strong demand tailwinds create a favourable entry environment. A moderately concentrated market rewards differentiated positioning and strategic partner selection.
Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.
Historical evidence
Peak: $225,215,045 in 2024.
| Year | Global trade (USD) | YoY growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $89,786,686 | -11.5% |
| 2016 | $100,576,491 | +12.0% |
| 2017 | $107,697,037 | +7.1% |
| 2018 | $120,179,194 | +11.6% |
| 2019 | $123,736,700 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | $107,480,286 | -13.1% |
| 2021 | $181,930,602 | +69.3% |
| 2022 | $199,796,987 | +9.8% |
| 2023 | $213,486,489 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | $225,215,045 | +5.5% |
Ranked by export value of fish preparations: caviar in 2024.
Largest import destinations for fish preparations: caviar.
Largest bilateral export flows for fish preparations: caviar, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.
| # | Exporter | Importer | Value 2024 | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | United States | $31.6M | +17.3% |
| 2 | China | Germany | $13.1M | +7.3% |
| 3 | China | France | $8.0M | -0.3% |
| 4 | China | United Arab Emirates | $5.5M | +50.7% |
| 5 | China | Japan | $5.2M | +55.3% |
| 6 | Germany | United States | $4.4M | +6.3% |
| 7 | Italy | France | $4.1M | -14.8% |
| 8 | Poland | United States | $3.9M | +26.9% |
Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.
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Data source
OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 1995–2024.
Key indicators
HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.
How this page is made
All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.
