France seaport freight: coal dry bulk
France seaport freight: coal dry bulk stood at 1,001 thousand tonnes in Q1 2026, according to Eurostat – gross weight of goods handled in main ports, France, quarterly (mar_go_qm_fr). It is one of the indicators in the Seaport traffic (quarterly) table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1998 to Q1 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Seaport traffic (quarterly) table
| Indicator | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | Q4-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods handled, inwards and outwards | 67,710 | 69,993 | 67,726 | 66,004 | 65,314 | 65,554 | 62,863 | 66,549 | 66,813 | 68,289 | |
| Dry bulk | 14,247 | 14,188 | 15,190 | 13,614 | 12,992 | 11,763 | 12,449 | 13,823 | 15,368 | 14,348 | |
| Coal | 1,001 | 1,055 | 1,458 | 1,023 | 1,191 | 1,383 | 1,026 | 1,290 | 1,093 | 1,313 |
Understanding france seaport freight: coal dry bulk
Solid carbon energy resources moved through maritime terminals represent the physical mass of mineral fuel inputs destined for power generation and industrial applications. This segment isolates solid combustible minerals from liquid hydrocarbons and gaseous fuels, counting only unpackaged coal shipments handled at bulk terminals. It excludes coke produced for steelmaking where classified separately by port statistical authorities.
Reading this series demands caution due to structural changes in energy policy and power plant fuel switching, which can cause rapid, permanent trend breaks. Sequential comparisons are often unhelpful due to seasonal electricity generation patterns, making annual comparisons standard practice. Revisions are relatively minor compared to other bulk streams, typically involving minor manifest corrections.
Frequently asked questions
- Is charcoal or biomass included in this solid fuel metric?
- No, biomass and forestry products are tracked under separate forestry cargo headings.
- Why are structural policy shifts critical when reading this data?
- Energy transitions away from fossil fuels create permanent downward trends unrelated to economic cycles.
- Do seasonal weather patterns affect coal throughput?
- Yes, winter electricity demands frequently drive higher import volumes during specific quarters.