Imports
$395.1M
Exports
$455.1M
Products imported
16
HS6 subheadings
Bellingham is a port of entry in northwestern Washington state, situated near the Canadian border and Puget Sound, serving both marine and land-based trade activities. The port handles a mix of commercial cargo, fishing vessels, and ferry traffic, including the Alaska Marine Highway System. Its proximity to Canada and access to Puget Sound make it a versatile entry point for regional trade.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Bellingham handles commercial marine cargo, fishing vessel arrivals, ferry traffic including Alaska Marine Highway vessels, and some cross-border trade activity given its proximity to the Canadian border.
Yes, CBP at Bellingham processes international vessel arrivals, and vessel operators must submit advance notice of arrival and crew/passenger manifests in accordance with CBP regulations.
Bellingham is significantly smaller in trade volume compared to Seattle and Tacoma, functioning primarily as a regional port serving local maritime industries, fishing fleets, and ferry operations rather than large-scale containerized trade.
Imports
$395.1MAug 2026
Exports
$455.1MAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $386.5M | |
| 2 | $3.7M | |
| 3 | $3.5M | |
| 4 | $1.1M | |
| 5 | $318K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $347.8M | |
| 2 | $69.1M | |
| 3 | $38.0M | |
| 4 |
| $80K |
| 5 | $35K |