France seaport freight traffic: refined petroleum products
France seaport freight traffic: refined petroleum products stood at 48.5 million tonnes in 2025, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Freight transport (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2000 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Freight transport (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo by type, all ports | |||||||||||
| Refined petroleum products | 48.5 | 47.74 | 47.49 | 47.61 | 49.04 | 50.9 | 54.46 | 54.73 | 53.87 | 53.82 | |
| Liquefied gas | 25.65 | 23.26 | 27.44 | 31.75 | 19.19 | 19.67 | 22.21 | 16.67 | 12.02 | 10.43 |
Understanding france seaport freight traffic: refined petroleum products
Quantifying the maritime throughput of processed petroleum outputs, this series covers refined petroleum products handled at coastal facilities. It encompasses fuels such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, kerosene, and various light distillates moving through port distribution networks. The measurement includes both inbound imports of finished fuels and outbound exports of domestic refinery output, while entirely excluding crude oil feedstocks and liquefied gaseous hydrocarbons.
Reading these figures necessitates monitoring domestic transport fuel demand, seasonal heating oil requirements, and international refining margins. Annual comparisons provide the most accurate trend analysis by smoothing out seasonal weather spikes and routine refinery turnaround schedules. Users should avoid comparing these finished product volumes directly with crude oil series, as processing conversion rates mean product tonnage never matches input feedstock tonnage exactly.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this category cover petrochemical feedstocks like naphtha?
- Yes, refined derivatives such as naphtha and specialized industrial solvents are classified among refined petroleum products.
- Are lubricating oils and greases included in this tonnage?
- Yes, packaged or bulk lubricating oils transported through port terminals fall under the refined product umbrella.
- How does seasonal demand impact refined product shipments?
- Winter heating fuel requirements and summer transport fuel peaks often introduce predictable seasonal shifts in port throughput.