Iran-Fish.com (AK Seafoods) is a Beluga caviar exporter sourcing directly from the Caspian Sea, the ancestral home of the Huso huso sturgeon. Iran holds a rare CITES exemption that keeps its wild and farmed beluga trade legal for global buyers, backed by HACCP and ISO 22000 certification and full catch-certificate traceability from water to warehouse.
| What You Need to Know | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Caspian Sea, wild-caught and farmed Huso huso sturgeon |
| Global standing | Iran was the world's largest caviar exporter between 1998 and 2006 (European Commission on Caviar Trade) |
| Legal status | CITES-exempt due to Iran's recognized conservation and fisheries policing |
| Certifications | HACCP and ISO 22000 food safety standards |
| Traceability | EU-compliant catch certificates confirming non-IUU origin |
| Sturgeon maturity | Up to 12 years to reach maturity under farm conditions |
| Export markets | European Union, Middle East, and Asia |
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AK Seafoods built its reputation as an Iranian seafood house long before caviar became part of its catalog, and that background shows in how the caviar division operates. Every batch moves through the same HACCP and ISO 22000-controlled facilities that already serve our shrimp, salmon, and ribbonfish clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, so buyers get a supplier who understands cold-chain discipline, not a newcomer learning it on the job.
Caviar sits differently in our operation than a bulk commodity fish. Beluga roe demands slower handling, tighter temperature control, and documentation that satisfies customs officers who have seen fraudulent tins before. We built that documentation trail around the same catch-certificate system that already keeps our shrimp exports compliant with EU import rules, adapting it to a product where provenance is everything.
The result is a caviar export line run by people who have already proven they can move sensitive, perishable seafood through international customs without delays. That operational maturity, not marketing language, is what separates a genuine Beluga caviar exporter from a reseller.
Our beluga roe is sourced from the Caspian Sea basin, the only body of water where Huso huso naturally thrives. Here is what defines the origin of every batch we export:
Buyers working with beluga caviar are usually managing risk on three fronts at once: legality, freshness, and authenticity. We built our export process to answer all three without forcing the client to coordinate between separate vendors for documentation, cold-chain logistics, and quality grading.
Because we already export shrimp, salmon, and ribbonfish to the EU, Middle East, and Asian markets, our customs relationships and cold-chain partners are established rather than improvised for caviar shipments. That infrastructure reduces the friction that typically slows down first-time beluga imports.
Consistency matters just as much as compliance in this category. We grade every batch before it leaves our facility, so the tin a client receives in Dubai matches the sample they approved weeks earlier, batch after batch.
If you're sourcing beluga caviar for a restaurant group, hotel chain, or distribution network, work with an exporter who already handles CITES paperwork, HACCP compliance, and EU catch certification as standard practice. Contact our export team to discuss your specifications, request documentation samples, and start a shipment plan built around your market.
 Is beluga caviar from Iran legal to import?
Yes, for most countries. Iran holds a CITES exemption based on its recognized conservation and fisheries management practices, though the United States maintains a broader 2005 ban on wild beluga caviar imports regardless of origin, so buyers should confirm current rules for their specific destination.
How long does it take beluga sturgeon to produce roe?
Beluga sturgeon can take up to 12 years to reach maturity under farm conditions, which is part of why supply remains naturally constrained compared to other sturgeon species.
What certifications does Iran-Fish.com hold for caviar export?
Our facilities operate under HACCP and ISO 22000 food safety standards, with EU-compliant catch certificates accompanying every shipment to confirm non-IUU origin.
Which markets does Iran-Fish.com export beluga caviar to?
We currently export to buyers across the European Union, the Middle East, and Asia.
What documentation should I request before importing beluga caviar?
At minimum, request CITES export permits, a valid catch certificate, and species/origin verification on the tin label. We provide all three as standard with every export.
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