Top Pollack Fishing Countries

Pollack, also known as pollock, refers primarily to two commercially important species: the Atlantic pollock (Pollachius virens) and the Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus). These fish are prized for their mild flavor and are widely used in products like fish sticks and imitation crab meat (surimi). The largest pollock fisheries are found in the North Pacific and North Atlantic. The United States, particularly Alaska, leads global harvests of Alaska pollock, supporting one of the world’s largest and most sustainable single-species fisheries. Russia is another major producer, especially in the Sea of Okhotsk and Bering Sea. In the Atlantic, Norway and Iceland are key players in harvesting Atlantic pollock, with significant contributions from other Northern European countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany. These nations have developed advanced fishing fleets and processing industries to support both domestic consumption and global export markets.

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