France seaport freight loaded: liquefied gas (LNG, LPG)
France seaport freight loaded: liquefied gas (LNG, LPG) stood at 251 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 loaded (outwards) | 22,166 | 23,178 | 21,692 | 19,945 | 19,689 | 19,875 | 19,274 | 21,388 | 23,038 | 21,911 | |
| Liquid bulk | 5,554 | 6,724 | 5,784 | 4,457 | 5,145 | 5,645 | 5,080 | 5,092 | 5,112 | 6,008 | |
| Liquefied gas (LNG, LPG) | 251 | 181 | 138 | 121 | 173 | 514 | 143 | 374 | 397 | 454 |
Understanding france seaport freight loaded: liquefied gas (LNG, LPG)
Pressurized and cryogenic hydrocarbon gases loaded into specialized maritime carriers capture the physical mass of liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas prepared for export. The metric measures the gross tonnage of these gaseous energy products pumped aboard outbound vessels from coastal liquefaction and storage facilities. Unlike liquid petroleum fuels, these commodities require specialized containment and ultra-low temperature technology throughout their maritime journey.
Analyzing this series requires attention to global energy trade contracts, liquefaction plant capacity utilization, and seasonal cooling or heating demand in destination markets. Annual comparisons remain superior to sequential quarter evaluations because long-term supply agreements and maintenance cycles dictate multi-period rhythms. Revisions typically stem from updated conversion factors applied to cryogenic volume measurements. A common pitfall is treating this export tonnage as a direct indicator of domestic gas production, given that imported gas is frequently re-exported after processing.
Frequently asked questions
- Which gases are measured in this export category?
- Liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas loaded onto specialized carriers for export.
- Are standard liquid fuels included in this total?
- No, crude oil and refined petroleum products are tracked in separate rows.
- What is the best way to evaluate trends in this series?
- Use year-on-year comparisons to filter out the impact of plant maintenance and seasonal demand cycles.