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Esturión de Sarrión: From 500 kilos to 8.5 tonnes of caviar in three years, conquering Europe

Sarrión (Teruel), Spain, 4 November 2025 |

Esturión Sarrión | Envasando caviar

The caviar brand Esturión de Sarrión, owned by the Company Perla de Sarrión, is establishing itself as a European benchmark in caviar production and marketing, thanks to a production model that combines technical control, a privileged location, and a clear business vision.

According to information provided by the company to misPeces, in just three years it has increased its output from 500 kilos of caviar to 8.5 tonnes, exporting to 52 countries and positioning itself among the top five producers in Europe.

At its facilities in Sarrión (Teruel), the company raises specimens of Acipenser baerii, a species particularly suited to freshwater aquaculture due to its tolerance of cold temperatures and fast maturation. The waters feeding the fish farm come from mountain springs and rivers, giving the environment exceptional purity – a key factor in the quality of the final product.

The growth of Esturión de Sarrión is supported by a business model focused on quality and B2B strategy. Rather than targeting the end consumer, the company supplies its caviar to distributors and prestigious brand that market it under their own labels.

“The greatest recognition a producer can receive is for other leading brands to choose your caviar to bear their name,” the management explains.

Thanks to this approach, the company already exports around 85% of its production, reflecting a clear international positioning and an orientation towards the gourmet market.

According to Javier Domezain Granados, Caviar Master and Key Account Manager at Esturión de Sarrión, this growth confirms the strength of the project: “Growing from 500 kilos to 8,500 in just three years shows that the market has placed its trust in us. In a sector dominated by Chinese producers, being able to compete from Teruel is an enormous achievement.”

With its position already consolidated in the international market, the company is now entering a new stage aimed at strengthening its own brand. The goal is for 30% of production to be marketed directly under the Esturión de Sarrión label, with projected growth reaching between 15 and 20 tonnes per year over the coming years.

Consistent production and pure water

One of Esturión de Sarrión’s most distinctive traits is its ability to offer homogeneous, stable caviar all year round—a rarity in the industry. While most producers concentrate production in one or two annual periods, the Teruel-based company produces between 250 and 300 kilos of fresh caviar every week, ensuring a continuous and uniform supply.

The secret lies in its unique water system. The farm benefits from three natural water sources—one well and two rivers—that make it possible to maintain optimal conditions throughout the year.

“Water is our greatest treasure,” says the technical team. “In most fish farms, water is recirculated; we work with an open-flow system, where water runs constantly from the spring to the river. This means our caviar literally tastes of pure water. There are no earthy flavours or pond notes—only the clean reflection of the environment in which it is born.”

Tradition, technology and international prestige

Caviar de Esturión de Sarrión en lata

The project brings together professionals with long-standing experience in caviar production, having participated in pioneering initiatives such as Caviar de Riofrío and Caviar Per Sé. Its production process combines artisanal tradition with advanced technology, applying highly precise protocols to preserve the integrity of the product at every stage—from the rearing of the sturgeon to the final packaging.

The caviar is produced without heat treatment or sterilisation, maintaining the perfect balance of salt, preservative, and maturation time. The result is a product of the highest quality, valued for its texture, purity, and clean flavour.

That quality has captivated top-level chefs and distributors, and among its distinguished clients is Qatar Airways, which serves Esturión de Sarrión caviar in the Business Class of its international flights.