Grimsby and Immingham port freight traffic (UK)
Grimsby and Immingham port freight traffic (UK) stood at 10,584.44 thousand tonnes in Q2 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Port traffic, quarterly table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2009 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Port traffic, quarterly table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonnage, both directions | |||||||||||
| Grimsby and Immingham | 10,584.44 | 10,477.62 | 10,175.25 | 11,019.36 | 11,995.52 | 11,684.5 | 11,248.36 | 10,343.72 | 11,236.51 | 10,889.46 | |
| Milford Haven | 7,304.92 | 12,870.33 | 10,709.71 | 7,478.54 | 8,222.95 | 11,867.4 | 9,205.01 | 6,560.99 | 8,088.42 | 9,020.1 |
Understanding grimsby and Immingham port freight traffic (UK)
Total physical mass of goods transferred across the Humber estuary facilities located in the United Kingdom is tallied by this specific metric. The dataset records all inward and outward movements, with a heavy emphasis on industrial materials, energy products, and agricultural commodities. Unlike container-heavy terminals, this location deals predominantly with heavy bulk cargo, meaning its tonnage figures reflect heavy industrial demand and regional manufacturing inputs rather than retail consumer imports.
Seasonality plays a significant role in quarterly comparisons, as winter weather conditions frequently disrupt estuarial navigation and cargo handling efficiency. Provisional estimates published shortly after the quarter-end are subject to subsequent revisions when operators submit audited returns. Analysts should prioritise year-on-year evaluations to properly assess underlying trade momentum without the distortion of predictable weather-related downturns.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes this Humber series from container port measures?
- This location handles predominantly bulk industrial materials and energy products rather than containerised consumer goods.
- How does winter weather impact the quarterly data?
- Estuarial navigation and cargo transfer operations can be slowed by winter storms, causing predictable seasonal dips.
- Are these figures adjusted for inflation?
- No, the series measures physical weight in thousand tonnes rather than monetary value.