Top Pacific Geoduck Fishing Countries

The Pacific geoduck (Panopea generosa) is a large, burrowing saltwater clam native to the coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest, renowned for its distinctive long siphon and impressive size, often weighing over two pounds. Highly valued in Asian markets for its sweet, crisp meat, geoduck supports a lucrative commercial fishery. The leading geoduck fishing countries are Canada and the United States, particularly the province of British Columbia and the state of Washington, where regulated wild harvests and aquaculture operations thrive. Both countries employ strict management practices to ensure sustainability, including quotas, licensing, and monitoring. While China and other Asian nations are major consumers, their own wild stocks are limited, making North American exports crucial to the global market.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.