The production of whole fresh scallops and pectens in capture fisheries in the Netherlands experienced significant fluctuations over the past decade. The volume was 9.85 metric tons in 2013, dipped drastically in 2014, and then showed a mixture of recovery and volatility thereafter. Notably, there was sharp growth between 2018 and 2022, with a peak in 2022 at 58.8 metric tons, but this was followed by a significant decline to 17.04 metric tons in 2023. The year-on-year variation in 2023 was -71.02%, highlighting a major drop. Over the last five years, there was an average annual increase of 9.83%.

Future Trends to Watch For:

Stabilization post-2023 with a forecasted consistent production level of 17.04 metric tons from 2024 to 2028.
Possible economic or environmental factors affecting long-term sustainability and production volumes.
Market demand shifts and regulatory changes that could either constrain or boost fishing activities.