France seaport freight loaded: other cargo (forestry, iron)
France seaport freight loaded: other cargo (forestry, iron) stood at 886 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 | |
| Other cargo (forestry, iron and steel, general cargo) | 886 | 761 | 875 | 895 | 780 | 836 | 811 | 868 | 862 | 1,009 | |
| Liquid bulk | 5,554 | 6,724 | 5,784 | 4,457 | 5,145 | 5,645 | 5,080 | 5,092 | 5,112 | 6,008 |
Understanding france seaport freight loaded: other cargo (forestry, iron)
Outbound maritime weight of processed metal products, forestry items, and miscellaneous break-bulk freight loaded onto ships constitutes this metric. The scope includes timber, iron, steel items, and general goods transported either individually or bundled, separating them from uniform liquid bulk and standardized containerized freight. Sibling categories split out homogenous bulk goods like grains or solid minerals, whereas this series houses heterogeneous manufacturing and forestry outputs requiring distinct handling.
Interpreting the figures necessitates accounting for external manufacturing demand and global supply chain shifts. Early tallies frequently undergo upward or downward adjustments as terminal operators finalize cargo declarations. Analysts should rely on matching-period comparisons rather than sequential quarter-to-quarter reviews due to pronounced activity shifts. Pairing these outbound weights with industrial output metrics helps distinguish maritime logistics shifts from broader factory production trends.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this indicator cover standard shipping containers?
- No, containerized goods are tracked separately from the break-bulk and forestry items counted here.
- What materials form the core of this outbound volume?
- Iron, steel items, timber products, and miscellaneous manufactured goods make up the majority of the tonnage.
- How do early estimates differ from final published figures?
- Initial estimates often shift as late manifest submissions from port operators are processed into the database.