鲟龙科技港股IPO，为全球最大的鱼子酱企业，依赖海外市场

Core Viewpoint - The news highlights the upcoming IPO of Hangzhou Qiantang Lake Sturgeon Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Sturgeon Technology"), which claims to be the world's largest caviar producer, aiming to raise over 600 million RMB in revenue by 2024, primarily through exports [2][18]. Group 1: Company Overview - Sturgeon Technology's main product is caviar, contributing over 90% of its revenue, with a high supplier concentration [3][6]. - The company has developed a full industry value chain covering sturgeon breeding, caviar processing, sales, and brand marketing [12]. - The company’s self-owned brand KALUGAQUEEN is well-known internationally, supplying major airlines and Michelin-starred restaurants [6][12]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Revenue for Sturgeon Technology is projected to grow from approximately 4.91 billion RMB in 2022 to 6.69 billion RMB in 2024, with net profits increasing correspondingly [15][16]. - The gross profit margin has shown volatility, with a projected negative gross margin of -2.9% in 2024 due to external factors like flooding [15][16]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - China has become the largest caviar producer globally, with a projected production of 796.7 tons by 2029, accounting for 64.7% of global supply [18][19]. - The caviar market is shifting from wild to farmed production, with Sturgeon Technology leading in breeding and export technologies [18][22]. - The European Union is the largest consumer market for caviar, expected to account for 35% of global consumption in 2024 [19]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - Sturgeon Technology holds a 35.4% market share in the global caviar industry, with the top five companies accounting for 56.7% of total sales [22]. - The company faces competition from other caviar producers, including Run Zhao Fisheries and Petrossian [22]. Group 5: IPO Journey - Sturgeon Technology has attempted to go public multiple times since 2011, facing various regulatory challenges, and is now targeting a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [23][24].