The most expensive caviar in the world is generally considered to be Almas caviar, a rare golden caviar from albino Beluga sturgeon in the Caspian Sea.
What Almas caviar is
Almas caviar comes from very rare albino Beluga sturgeon, often reported to be many decades old and caught or farmed in the southern Caspian Sea near Iran. Its eggs are pale to golden in color, which, along with the rarity of the fish, makes it especially prized.
Price range
Reported prices for authentic Almas caviar can reach tens of thousands of euros or dollars per kilogram, with figures commonly cited from about €20,000 up to around €35,000 or more per kilogram depending on quality and source. Some accounts and records have even described it as among the most expensive foods in the world by weight.
Why it is so expensive
Several factors drive the price: the extreme rarity of albino Beluga sturgeon, the long time needed for the fish to mature and produce roe, and strict regulations on sturgeon and caviar trade. The luxury image and limited legal supply further increase demand, keeping Almas at the very top of the caviar price spectrum.
