Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Kaluga Queen, operated by Chunan Qiandaohu Xunlong Import and Export Co., Ltd, is globally recognized as the largest producer of caviar by volume, headquartered in Chun’an County, Hangzhou, China. Established in 2003, Kaluga Queen has redefined the luxury seafood market by pioneering world-class aquaculture practices and raising the profile of Chinese-produced caviar on the global stage.

Core Business

Kaluga Queen is dedicated to the farming, harvesting, processing, and global distribution of premium sturgeon caviar. The company runs the largest sturgeon farm in the world, located on the pristine waters of Qiandao Lake, an ideal environment for sturgeon cultivation due to its high water quality and natural surroundings.

Its core operations include the full-cycle management of sturgeon breeding—from hatchery to maturity—combined with an advanced caviar extraction and cold-chain packaging process carried out in a state-of-the-art HACCP-certified facility.

Product and Service Offerings

Kaluga Queen's primary product portfolio includes:

• Kaluga Caviar (Huso dauricus × Acipenser schrenckii) – Their signature hybrid species with a large roe, creamy texture, and nutty flavor profile.
• Amur Sturgeon Caviar (Acipenser schrenckii) – Known for its firm texture and rich, briny flavor.
• Hybrid Sturgeon Caviar – Custom-bred for consistent grain size and taste profile.
• Sturgeon Meat Products – Includes smoked sturgeon and vacuum-packed fillets for gourmet foodservice channels.

Products are exported globally, carefully packed under sterile conditions and vacuum-sealed in temperature-controlled environments to preserve quality and freshness.

Specialization and Core USP

Kaluga Queen's unmatched position in the caviar industry is driven by:

• Scale: Over 500,000 sturgeon across 83 cages in Qiandao Lake, making it the largest caviar farm globally.
• Traceability: Full-cycle farming with complete traceability from egg to tin.
• Innovation: Uses ultrasound and blood testing to determine caviar harvest readiness without harming the fish.
• Global Acceptance: Supplied to over 21 Michelin-starred restaurants, Lufthansa First Class, and top luxury retailers.

Financials

Kaluga Queen controls approximately 30% of the global caviar market, according to industry reports. It produces over 60 tons of caviar annually, generating an estimated revenue of $35–50 million USD per year based on global wholesale caviar prices averaging $600–$900 per kilogram.

Shipment Records

Trade data from sources such as Volza and Panjiva confirms:

• Annual export volume exceeding 40 tons, with key markets including the European Union, United States, Russia, Japan, and the Middle East.
• Consistent quarterly shipments to gourmet distributors and airline catering services.
• Most shipments are packaged in airtight tins ranging from 10g to 1kg, distributed via specialized refrigerated logistics.

Target Market

Kaluga Queen serves a premium clientele including:

• Fine dining restaurants and Michelin-starred chefs
• Gourmet food retailers and high-end department stores
• First and business class airline catering
• Luxury hospitality groups and boutique distributors

Its focus is on consumers who value sustainability, traceability, and uncompromising quality in their gourmet experiences.

Capabilities

• World’s largest indoor and lake-based sturgeon farming operation
• Biotechnology-based sex and maturity screening
• Annual processing capacity exceeding 60 tons
• In-house R&D for hybrid breeding and water purification
• Global logistics and cold-chain management

Certifications and Compliance

• HACCP Certified Processing Facilities
• EU Health Certification for Export
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
• China Organic Product Certification
• Sustainable aquaculture practices in accordance with international guidelines

Customer Testimonials

“Kaluga Queen caviar offers the elegance and richness we expect from the best caviar in the world. It’s a favorite among our chefs.”
— Executive Chef, Michelin 3-Star Restaurant, Paris

“The quality, consistency, and packaging from Kaluga Queen rival and in some cases exceed traditional European suppliers.”
— Procurement Director, Luxury Gourmet Distributor, Dubai

Major Achievements

• Featured in The New York Times, CNN, and Bloomberg as a game-changer in the luxury food market
• Official supplier to Lufthansa Airlines First Class
• Regularly chosen by chefs at Bocuse d'Or and other global culinary competitions
• Exported to over 30 countries, with a customer base of more than 1,000 luxury restaurants and retailers

Kaluga Queen continues to lead the global caviar market through unmatched production scale, product quality, and commitment to responsible aquaculture practices.