The tonnage of ships passing through the Suez canal has trebled since 2000
1.2 billion tonnes
0.9
0.6
0.3
0
2000
2005
2010
2015
2019
In 2019, 18,880 vessels passed through the waterway
25 thousand ships
20
15
10
5
0
1975
1980
1990
2000
2010
2019
Guardian graphic. Source: Suez Canal Authority
The tonnage of ships passing through the Suez canal has trebled since 2000
In 2019, 18,880 vessels passed through the waterway
1.2 billion tonnes
25 thousand ships
20
0.9
15
0.6
10
0.3
5
0
0
2000
2005
2010
2015
2019
1975
1980
1990
2000
2010
2019
Guardian graphic. Source: Suez Canal Authority