What does the France quarterly seaport traffic dataset include?

The dataset includes quarterly statistics on the gross weight of freight handled, passenger numbers, and the number and tonnage of vessel calls across French seaports.

Which French ports are covered in this quarterly traffic data?

It covers major French ports including La Rochelle, Cherbourg, Port-la-Nouvelle, Bastia, Nice, Bordeaux, Dieppe, L'Île-Rousse, and overseas territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique.

How is freight categorized in the France seaport traffic statistics?

Freight is broken down by cargo type, including liquid bulk, liquefied gas (LNG, LPG), ores, dry bulk, containerized cargo, and roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) units.

What is the source and historical coverage of the France seaport traffic data?

The data is published by Eurostat and covers quarterly maritime traffic in France starting from the year 1998.

France quarterly seaport traffic

Name: France quarterly seaport traffic
Creator: Eurostat – gross weight of goods handled in main ports, France, quarterly (mar_go_qm_fr)
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

France quarterly seaport traffic data covers freight, passenger volumes, and vessel calls from Eurostat.

Source: Eurostat – gross weight of goods handled in main ports, France, quarterly (mar_go_qm_fr)Last updated: Sep 16, 2026, 09:46Curated by Bui Thanh PhucAbout this data ↓

Indicator	Q1-2026	Q4-2025	Q3-2025	Q2-2025	Q1-2025	Q4-2024	Q3-2024	Q2-2024	Q1-2024	Q4-2023	Q3-2023	Q2-2023	Q1-2023
Freight by port1
France, all ports5	67,710	69,993	67,726	66,004	65,314	65,554	62,863	66,549	66,813	68,289	67,843	66,129	62,037
Freight by type of cargo3
Goods handled, inwards and outwards6	67,710	69,993	67,726	66,004	65,314	65,554	62,863	66,549	66,813	68,289	67,843	66,129	62,037
Goods unloaded (inwards)6	46,581	48,217	47,220	47,009	46,737	46,648	44,506	46,380	44,651	46,883	46,981	46,858	43,387
Goods loaded (outwards)6	22,166	23,178	21,692	19,945	19,689	19,875	19,274	21,388	23,038	21,911	21,793	19,922	19,124
Passengers by port1
France, all ports3	2,561	3,275	9,208	5,590	2,579	3,398	9,160	5,430	2,709	3,389	9,245	5,381	2,442
Vessel calls by type of ship2
Vessels arriving, all types13	11,973	13,538	15,581	14,852	11,833	12,926	16,030	14,185	12,009	12,411	15,573	14,453	11,369
Gross tonnage of vessels arriving, all types13	358,012	408,814	452,061	433,278	356,154	397,334	470,080	385,643	342,609	365,216	440,529	406,677	324,273
Vessel calls by port1
France, all ports5	11,973	13,538	15,581	14,852	11,833	12,926	16,030	14,185	12,009	12,411	15,573	14,453	11,369

Latest reading

France, all ports stood at 67,710 Thousand tonnes in Q1 2026. That is −3.3% from Q4 2025 and +3.7% from a year earlier. The series on this page is quarterly and runs from Q1 1998 to Q1 2026. Source: Eurostat – gross weight of goods handled in main ports, France, quarterly (mar_go_qm_fr).

Latest: 67,710 Thousand tonnes; Q1 2026
vs previous period: −3.3%; Q4 2025
vs a year earlier: +3.7%

About this data

France quarterly seaport traffic data covers freight, passenger volumes, and vessel calls from Eurostat. It details the gross weight of goods handled by port and cargo type, including liquid bulk, dry bulk, and containers. The statistics also track passenger movements and vessel calls by ship type across major French ports like La Rochelle, Bastia, and Bordeaux. Quarterly series are available since 1998.

Frequently asked questions

What does the France quarterly seaport traffic dataset include?: The dataset includes quarterly statistics on the gross weight of freight handled, passenger numbers, and the number and tonnage of vessel calls across French seaports.
Which French ports are covered in this quarterly traffic data?: It covers major French ports including La Rochelle, Cherbourg, Port-la-Nouvelle, Bastia, Nice, Bordeaux, Dieppe, L'Île-Rousse, and overseas territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique.
How is freight categorized in the France seaport traffic statistics?: Freight is broken down by cargo type, including liquid bulk, liquefied gas (LNG, LPG), ores, dry bulk, containerized cargo, and roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) units.
What is the source and historical coverage of the France seaport traffic data?: The data is published by Eurostat and covers quarterly maritime traffic in France starting from the year 1998.