France seaport freight loaded: other dry bulk cargo
France seaport freight loaded: other dry bulk cargo stood at 961 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 | |
| Dry bulk | 5,678 | 5,401 | 5,291 | 4,495 | 4,116 | 3,232 | 3,367 | 4,942 | 7,190 | 5,040 | |
| Other dry bulk | 961 | 961 | 881 | 956 | 935 | 962 | 1,012 | 956 | 906 | 965 |
Understanding france seaport freight loaded: other dry bulk cargo
Unpackaged solid non-metallic mineral commodities leaving domestic maritime terminals make up the mass tallied here. This series isolates granular and powdery materials transferred from quayside storage to bulk vessel holds, specifically excluding containerized items, liquid substances, and standard agricultural harvests. Compared with specialized mineral coal or grain groupings, this category captures industrial inputs like sand, stone, and chemicals transported without packaging.
Evaluating fluctuations requires filtering for weather-driven disruptions and cyclical construction schedules that affect port activity. Analysts should compare identical periods across consecutive cycles to bypass recurring weather swings. Revisions often occur when terminal operators submit late weight manifests. Cross-checking this tonnage against industrial production indices provides a clearer picture of underlying demand than looking at raw port figures in isolation.
Frequently asked questions
- What exact commodities are grouped inside other dry bulk cargo?
- The classification contains unpackaged minerals, chemicals, and industrial raw materials that lack individual categorization.
- Are packaged materials included in this metric?
- No, everything measured here must be loaded in loose, unpackaged form directly into carrier holds.
- Why is year-on-year comparison preferred for this cargo type?
- Construction and industrial demand follow strong annual cycles, making same-period comparisons more informative than sequential quarter checks.