In short: at LeDiamont, Iranian Ossetra caviar costs from CHF 83 for 30 g to CHF 2,600 per kilo, about CHF 2.60 to 2.77 per gram depending on the size. Ossetra is the best balance of flavour, pearl size and price.
Ossetra caviar price by size
| Size | Price incl. VAT | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 30 g | CHF 83 | CHF 2.77 |
| 50 g | CHF 137 | CHF 2.74 |
| 125 g | CHF 338 | CHF 2.70 |
| 200 g | CHF 536 | CHF 2.68 |
| 250 g | CHF 663 | CHF 2.65 |
| 500 g | CHF 1,313 | CHF 2.63 |
| 1 kg | CHF 2,600 | CHF 2.60 |
Prices incl. VAT as of 28 October 2026, chilled delivery in Switzerland in 1 to 2 working days, with no customs. Order: Iranian Ossetra caviar.
What makes the price of Ossetra
- Slow maturity: the Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) produces roe after about 10 to 12 years.
- Medium, firm pearls: brown to golden brown, with a nutty taste.
- Handwork: sieving, light salting (malossol) and tinning.
- Traceability: every tin carries a CITES code with species and origin.
More than Baeri, much less than Beluga: see caviar price guide and Beluga caviar price.
How to recognise real Ossetra
On the CITES label, the species code for Ossetra is GUE (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii). All the checks in how to tell if caviar is real.
Which size to choose?
- 30 g: a first tasting or a gift.
- 50 to 125 g: a dinner for 2 to 4 people.
- 250 g to 1 kg: a reception or corporate gift; the lowest price per gram.
To compare: Ossetra vs Beluga and Ossetra vs Sevruga vs Baeri.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 100 g of Ossetra caviar cost?
About CHF 260 to 280 depending on the size: CHF 2.60 per gram in a 1 kg tin, a little more in small tins.
Ossetra, Osetra or Oscietra?
All the same caviar from the Russian sturgeon, just spelled differently.
How much is 1 kg of Ossetra?
CHF 2,600 incl. VAT at LeDiamont.