France seaport freight: Dieppe
France seaport freight: Dieppe stood at 221 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France, all ports | 67,710 | 69,993 | 67,726 | 66,004 | 65,314 | 65,554 | 62,863 | 66,549 | 66,813 | 68,289 | |
| Channel, Atlantic and North Sea seaboard | 47,170 | 48,452 | 46,184 | 43,740 | 44,042 | 43,390 | 42,654 | 45,409 | 47,121 | 46,408 | |
| Dieppe | 221 | 161 | 300 | 241 | 200 | 161 | 221 | 167 | 160 | 162 |
Understanding france seaport freight: Dieppe
Maritime trade handled at this cross-Channel terminal is registered through the gross weight of all seaborne freight measured in thousand tonnes. This regional measure captures goods processed specifically within the port boundaries of Dieppe, separating its localized throughput from larger estuary hubs and competing seaboards. The calculation tallies both inward and outward shipments across roll-on roll-off vessels, general cargo carriers, and bulk vessels, incorporating the tare weight of containers and road merchandise vehicles where applicable. Passenger luggage and vehicle weight accompanying ferry passengers are integrated into overall cargo totals when manifested as commercial freight. Researchers studying this pathway must evaluate how specialized cross-Channel logistics dictate volume shifts distinct from deep-sea container routes.
Evaluating these figures demands awareness of seasonal ferry timetables and tourism cycles that heavily influence short-sea shipping lanes. Initial data releases are frequently subject to revisions as port authorities finalize customs declarations and carrier manifests. Comparing these results with larger commercial ports can mislead analysts due to the heavy reliance on cross-Channel vehicle traffic rather than heavy industrial raw materials. Observers should prioritize year-on-year evaluations to neutralise predictable fluctuations tied to holiday periods and scheduled fleet deployment changes.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include passenger vehicles traveling on ferries?
- Commercial freight movements, including manifested transport vehicles and accompanied cargo units, are counted within the tonnage totals.
- Why are initial estimates for Dieppe freight frequently revised?
- Port authorities update preliminary figures as final customs documents and verified carrier manifests become available.
- How should analysts compare Dieppe with larger French seaports?
- Comparisons must account for the port's specialized short-sea cross-Channel focus, which behaves differently from deep-sea industrial bulk hubs.