Athira Sethu
Kochi, 22 June 2025
Cochin Port processed 37.75 million tonnes of cargo during FY25, its all-time high, which was a growth of 4% over 36.32 million tonnes handled in FY24. The port has witnessed steady growth since FY21, with a CAGR of 5.04%.
Kochi Port Performance Snapshot – FY25
| Metric | FY24 | FY25 | Change |
| Total cargo handled | 36.32 million tonnes | 37.75 million tonnes | 3.94% ↑ |
| CAGR since FY21 | – | – | 5.04% |
| Vessels received | – | 1,265 | – |
| Average parcel size | 28,745 tonnes | 29,839 tonnes | 3.81% ↑ |
Cargo Breakdown – FY25
| Cargo Type | Volume | Share / Notes |
| Liquid bulk (total) | 25.10 million tonnes | 66% of total cargo |
| – Crude oil | 17.26 million tonnes | – |
| – Petroleum products | 6.30 million tonnes | – |
| – Other liquids | 1.54 million tonnes | Sulphuric acid, ammonia, LNG, etc. |
| Dry & break-bulk | – | 4% of total cargo |
| – Cement | 8.36 lakh tonnes | 10.67% ↑ |
Other Highlights
| Category | FY24 | FY25 | Change |
| LPG offtake | 1.34 lakh tonnes | 3.64 lakh tonnes | 171% ↑ |
| Bunkering | 3.44 lakh tonnes | 3.54 lakh tonnes | Steady |
| Container throughput | – | 8.34 lakh TEUs | 11% YoY ↑ |
(Source: Port Filings)
