Brexit and Caviar

Now that it seems certain that the UK will be leaving the EU in two years time, what will this mean for the caviar industry? The real answer is “No idea” because I dont think anybody does know at this point in time.

The key will be our future trading relationship with the EU. Here at Caspian, we currently import all of our caviar from, or via, the EU. Will we have to pay some sort of tariff post 2019? It is not a nice thought. Worse still is the fear that any Customs system re-introduced to implement a tariff regime will be half-baked and inefficient. This could result in delays on imports which would be more damaging for those of us importing a very perishable product.

If our relationship with the EU really goes sour, I suppose we could look to import directly from non-EU countries. There is some very good caviar produced outside the EU, the Israeli Oscietra springs to mind, but it would not make life any easier.

As it stands, we can but wait and see. However, we will be poised to ensure that we continue to offer you the best possible caviar at the best possible prices.