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Known for their briny flavor and phallic shape, geoduck clams can cost up to $30 a pound. The geoduck industry is worth $55 million in British Columbia, with about 90% of sales coming from China. But with China’s slowing economy, could the geoduck industry be at risk of losing its biggest market? MORE VIDEOS: Why Oxtail Is More Expensive Than Ever | So Expensive | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXKIy9AMios&list Why Mangosteen, The Viral TikTok Fruit, Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E20Ljm5D7yU&list 6 Of The Most Smuggled Foods In The World | So Expensive | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbgWwg2Ykew&list ------------------------------------------------------ #geoduck #foodie #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider Why Geoducks Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider