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Key facts & figures

Discover the impressive scope of the Port of Dover’s operations through our key facts and figures

£144bn

Of trade in goods

UK’s busiest international ferry port, handling more lorries than all other UK ports.

33%

Trade in goods with the EU

The Port of Dover handles 33% of all trade with the EU.

£3bn

Saving for British businesses and consumers compared to alternative routes

Leverage our cost-effective solution, delivering £3 billion in savings for British businesses and consumers compared to alternative routes.

120

Calls for Cruise

Port of Dover Cruise can accommodate up to three ships at once.

18x

Faster at clearing traffic than competitor ports

An 18x faster traffic-clearing rate than competitors, ensuring swift movement and reduced delays.

243

Berth holders

New marina and facilities situated with easy access to Europe.

31%

Of all HGVs transiting UK seaports

Experience seamless logistics with us, as we efficiently manage 31% of all HGVs transiting UK seaports, ensuring timely cargo deliveries and optimal performance.

2m

Freight vehicles

Trust our expertise in handling 2 million freight vehicles annually.

30%

All Ro-Ro ferry arrivals to the UK

Fast and frequent access to UK for just-in-time supply chains.

1.3m

Tourist Vehicles

A key gateway for international tourists looking to enjoy the delights of France and the Garden of England.

160k

Cruise guests yearly

Creating a vibrant modern waterfront destination alongside the renowned history and heritage of Dover and Kent.

Annual Traffic Statistics

YearPassengersTouristCoachesRoad Haulage Vehicles
 20226,559,1691,246,15336,0671,997,458
20213,102,599336.2964,4762,149,595
20204,348,478608,76711,7772,268,525
201910,863,2622,000,96673,8562,397,270
201811,783,8692,249,12978,1282,497,804
201711,723,4112,180,61179,6382,601,162
201612,059,5382,179,33187,0232,591,286
201513,008,4002,335,53196,5922,539,918
201413,295,4922,456,81796,5762,421,537
201312,753,3432,471,19390,4782,206,728
201211,921,6712,400,47184,2461,952,138
201112,764,6992,653,12784,9382,069,945
201013,154,6382,818,38086,0352,091,516
200913,090,3092,775,17481,2092,300,468
200813,893,1182,830,23897,8512,307,821
200714,287,3182,836,779105,3362,363,583
200613,796,0982,647,622105,7842,324,598
200513,348,8292,555,136107,5412,045,867
200414,333,6632,506,674128,4641,980,662
200314,681,0032,581,573125,2241,784,976
200216,442,6802,632,182147,5491,854,234
200116,002,4642,554,931136,7021,771,826
200016,232,1912,594,824148,2851,618,184
199918,277,0813,003,364156,7251,668,394
199819,441,6083,300,283153,7001,524,519
199721,322,9453,558,355165,0021,602,863
199618,871,9863,054,781153,6421,071,368
199517,872,7122,893,835158,1671,075,965
199419,123,7433,233,476157,0641,158,007
199318,458,5573,003,398148,6061,107,246
199217,941,4002,563,403153,1811,060,465
199115,989,3182,413,287126,012984,315
199015,532,5852,218,160124,8321,000,766
198915,044,6512,122,387120,718983,298
198812,317,0571,679,788102,319786,281
198714,041,3761,918,062121,457813,007
198614,374,3761,892,249121,951786,498
198513,783,8401,611,738117,669730,996

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