# Spanish maritime and port activity trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-maritime-and-port-activity-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-01T10:44:35.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Spanish port system has shown divergent trends in cargo and passenger activity. While the Port of Castellón reported a 48% rise in general merchandise and an 11.2% increase in total cargo traffic through August, the broader national port system saw a slight 0.3% decrease in total goods moved in 2025, a decline attributed to “global geopolitical and economic instability.”

Despite the minor decrease in total cargo volume across Spain, passenger traffic reached a record high of 42.49 million users. The maritime sector remains a critical component of the national economy, accounting for approximately 71% of Spain’s imports and 52% of its exports.

## Claims

- Puertos del Estado published the 2025 Statistical Yearbook for the State Port System. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- In 2025, 556.2 million tons of goods were moved through Spanish ports. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The volume of goods moved in 2025 represented a 0.3% decrease compared to 2024. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Total passenger traffic reached 42.49 million in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Passenger traffic increased by 4% in 2025 compared to 2024. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The 46 ports of general interest provide nearly 395,000 linear meters of docks. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Port Authorities manage 2,145 navigation aids, including 204 lighthouses and prominent lights. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Approximately 71% of imports and 52% of exports in Spain are conducted via maritime routes. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Puertos del Estado releases 2025 Statistical Yearbook for Spanish ports

Puertos del Estado's 2025 yearbook reports 556.2 million tons of goods moved through Spanish ports, a 0.3% dip, while passenger traffic hit a record 42.49 million, up 4% from 2024.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puertos-del-estado-releases-2025-statistical-yearbook-for-spanish-ports

### 2026-09-28: Port of Castellón reports significant cargo growth and economic study

The Port of Castellón reports a 48% increase in general merchandise, outperforming the Spanish national average. The port authority is also commissioning an economic impact study.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-castelln-reports-significant-cargo-growth-and-economic-study

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