Due to its value and importance, the export of caviar will certainly require more care and attention. The high nutritional value of caviar and the placement of sturgeon fish among the endangered species have caused people to need numerous domestic and foreign licenses for its production and export. In this article, we will introduce you to these licenses and zero to one hundred caviar exports. Also, if you want to get to know the types of caviar exported from Iran, don’t miss reading this article.

Introduction of caviar export rules to different parts of the world

Caviar trade rules may differ depending on the country to which it is exported. But some rules, such as obtaining an export permit from the Fisheries Organization, the limit of sending caviar up to 5 kg, and the guarantee of quality and authenticity, are almost constant for everyone.

Getting to know the best countries for caviar export and their laws

Asian countries are considered one of the fans of Iranian caviar and they value this product; Therefore, to do business in Thailand or send caviar to Japan ideally, you should pay attention to the specific rules and regulations of these countries. For example, Japan allows shipment of sturgeon with only pure salt (NaCl) added as a preservative.

European laws are a little different. Germany is considered one of the important trade partners in the field of caviar export for Iran. A significant part of Iranian caviar is sent to Germany, and then Germany distributes this product in other European countries such as England, Italy, Spain and France.

The CFR model is usually used to sell caviar to Europe. In this model, the trader sends the product to the destination country by air transportation, and other actions, such as customs clearance and sending to the warehouse, will be the responsibility of the importer. Importers should note that due to the preciousness of this product and to prevent its quality from falling, caviar clearance procedures should be done faster than other export goods.

In terms of the use of preservatives, European laws are not as strict as the laws of Asian countries. Exporters can use preservatives such as boric acid and borax in addition to pure salt to send caviar to Europe.

What steps should we go through to export Iranian caviar?

The first important point that you should pay attention to for the export of caviar product is the weight limit considered for the export of this product. The export of sturgeon should not be less than 5 kg due to the cost of packaging and the high cost of air transportation. Otherwise, exporting the product will not be very economical for the buyer and seller. After considering this point, you need to take the following steps to trade caviar:

• To start your activity as a caviar exporter, you need a registered company with a certain internal capital.

• Then, in order to find customers and offer the product properly, proper marketing should be done in the target countries.
• In the next step, in order to have a successful export, you must know the market rules of the target country and the additional costs for providing the product. One of the things that you can do between the steps of exporting sturgeon fish and helping to increase sales is to set up a website to introduce services and provide comprehensive products to customers.
• One of the final steps for sturgeon export is product pricing. Pricing is one of the sensitive and important issues in the export process and should be done very carefully.
• The last stage in the export of this product that you should pay attention to is the packaging and storage conditions of caviar. The storage conditions should be such that the quality of the exported caviar is not affected.
After completing these steps and obtaining the necessary licenses and certificates, the products are placed in dry ice and are ready to be sent to the destination.

Obtaining the necessary permits for the export of caviar

To export caviar product, first of all, you need an export permit. In this document, the exporter is allowed to export sturgeon fish and their eggs. Sturgeons are one of the endangered species, so to export this product, you need to obtain several different permits, including CITES permit, veterinary permit, quarantine permit, transport permit, and obtaining a certificate from the Chamber of Commerce.

Sites, one of the required licenses for caviar exporters

CITES permit is a document issued to protect endangered fish. As a result, only centers that breed sturgeon fish and have received this license are allowed to operate in the field of sturgeon export. All fish kept in these centers must have a microchip in their body. This microchip is considered as a fish identification number that is registered in the Sites organization. All countries that intend to export and produce sturgeon must be members of this convention to obtain a license. There are different types of site licenses. These licenses include farm sites, processing and packaging center sites, and export sites.

How many types of caviar does Iran export?

There are different types of caviar, the best known of which is black caviar. In addition to this type of caviar, there are also golden and red caviar. The Caspian Sea is the habitat of various sturgeons. Among the most important types of caviar in Iran that are exported to other countries, we can mention pressed, cosmetic, Berry, Classic, Astra and Beluga caviar. Beluga is the most special and high quality type of caviar in the world. Plaster and caviar exports are considered to be the most profitable businesses for Iranian businessmen.