November 24, 2025
Ports of Seattle and Tacoma October container volume down 14.4% compared to to last year
The Northwest Seaport Alliance's October 2025 total container volume (international and domestic) reached 233,927 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) down 14.4% compared to October 2024. Tariffs continue to weigh on container volumes, and negative year-over-year comparisons reflect volumes from Canada due to labor disruptions in the fall of 2024.
Full international imports decreased 25.2% versus last October, while full exports increased 5.4%. YTD volumes, 2,665,144, are down 2.9%, with full imports declining 7.6% and full exports declining 2.2%.
Domestic container volumes increased 1.2% compared to YTD 2024. Alaska was flat, and Hawaii volumes increased 7.8%.
Total breakbulk volume decreased 18.1% for 282,123 metric tons YTD. High interest rates and tariffs continue to impact this segment. Auto volumes were 229,466 units, down 21.8% YTD due to the slowing of auto sales nationwide due to high interest rates and tariffs.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance is a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.
Source: The Northwest Seaport Alliance