France seaport freight: Toulon
France seaport freight: Toulon stood at 109 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 2008 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 | |
| Mediterranean seaboard | 17,929 | 18,905 | 18,935 | 19,699 | 18,809 | 19,529 | 17,649 | 18,748 | 17,285 | 19,431 | |
| Toulon | 109 | 102 | 106 | 132 | 117 | 79 | 82 | 88 | 88 | 122 |
Understanding france seaport freight: Toulon
Freight throughput at Toulon captures the total gross weight of commercial merchandise processed across its maritime facilities, separating its operational scope from nearby industrial ports by focusing on regional supply movements and localized logistics. The data set tallies all inbound and outbound cargo tonnage, including general merchandise and specialized bulk shipments, but excludes naval logistics movements and military equipment handled within shared waters.
Analysts interpreting these statistics must account for regional holiday schedules and local transport bottlenecks that can temporarily restrict the flow of heavy goods to and from the docks. Comparing current figures with the same period of the prior year offers a more accurate assessment than sequential quarter evaluations, effectively neutralizing regular weather and calendar disruptions. Preliminary estimates undergo standard administrative checks before finalization.
Frequently asked questions
- Are military shipments included in these commercial port figures?
- No, naval and military logistics are excluded to maintain focus exclusively on commercial trade.
- How do seasonal factors influence the data?
- Regional transport holidays and coastal weather patterns create recurring quarterly fluctuations.
- What is the safest way to evaluate trend direction?
- Matching quarter comparisons against the previous year prevent seasonal distortion from masking actual trends.