Greater Seattle 2024 Trade
In 2024, Greater Seattle’s total trade reached $114.46 billion, reflecting a 5.9% growth from the previous year. The region’s top trade commodities included electric machinery, industrial machinery, and vehicles. Despite a slight 0.8% shrinkage in exports, totaling $40.42 billion, imports surged by 9.9% to $74.05 billion. Aircraft and spacecraft were the leading export commodities, while vehicles dominated imports. China remained the top trade partner for both exports and imports, followed by Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan. Greater Seattle’s robust trade performance underscores its vital role in international commerce, with significant growth in imports and a diverse range of trading partners and commodities.
Top Total Greater Seattle Trade Commodities
$114,462,058,175 (5.9% growth from 2023)
Top Total Trade Commodities
1. Electric Machinery; Sound & TV Equipment; Parts
2. Industrial Machinery, Including Computers
3. Vehicles, Except Railway or Tramway, And Parts
$40,416,239,231 (0.8% shrinkage from 2023)
Top Export Commodities
1. Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts
2. Electric Machinery; Sound & TV Equipment; Parts
3. Industrial Machinery, Including Computers
$74,045,818,944 (9.9% growth from 2023)
Top Import Commodities
1. Vehicles, Except Railway or Tramway, And Parts
2. Industrial Machinery, Including Computers
3. Electric Machinery; Sound & TV Equipment; Parts
Source: WISERTrade, 2025.
The report was researched and written by Dr. Victoria DePalma, Greater Seattle Partners Research Director.
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Greater Seattle Economic Report 2024
Greater Seattle 2024 Foreign Direct Investment
Greater Seattle Startups 2024 Report
Greater Seattle’s Aerospace Industry 2024 Report
Greater Seattle’s Life Science Industry 2024 Report
Greater Seattle’s Tech Industry 2024 Report
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