France seaport freight: liquid bulk cargo
France seaport freight: liquid bulk cargo stood at 32,996 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid bulk4 | 32,996 | 35,375 | 32,962 | 32,112 | 32,975 | 34,127 | 30,726 | 31,773 | 32,392 | 34,797 | |
| Crude oil | 12,920 | 13,439 | 13,309 | 11,218 | 11,927 | 13,718 | 12,242 | 10,815 | 11,152 | 12,563 | |
| Refined oil products | 10,886 | 12,607 | 11,696 | 11,070 | 10,381 | 10,927 | 11,690 | 12,327 | 12,071 | 11,955 |
Understanding france seaport freight: liquid bulk cargo
Liquid bulk cargo statistics measure the gross weight of pumpable or fluid commodities handled at seaport terminals, separating this category from solid dry bulk and containerized freight by focusing exclusively on uncontained liquids such as petroleum products, chemicals, and liquefied gases. The compilation records both inward and outbound shipments moved via specialized pipeline and terminal connections, omitting the deadweight of tankers and packaging materials.
Interpretation of this series requires careful attention to industrial refining cycles, energy market demands, and scheduled maintenance at major processing facilities, which can cause sharp volumetric shifts. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year comparisons rather than sequential quarterly evaluations to properly distinguish structural energy trends from temporary supply adjustments. Revisions to early estimates occur frequently as terminal operators reconcile complex volume-to-weight conversions for fluid products.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific types of goods are classified as liquid bulk?
- Crude oil, refined petroleum products, liquid chemicals, and liquefied gases are included in this category.
- How are liquid bulk volumes measured?
- Volumes are converted into and reported as gross weight in thousand tonnes rather than volumetric units.
- Why might this series experience sudden quarterly drops?
- Refinery shutdowns and industrial maintenance operations directly reduce liquid bulk throughput.