The primary Port industries have been traditional fish and wood processing industries.  However, recent tenants have brought new light industries indcluding biomedical and aerospace manufacturing.

Several tenants rely on the use of byproducts from these industries creating a succession of local resource processing.

Timber

The land area within the Port district is primarily timberlands. The Weyerhaeuser saw mill in Raymond produces kiln dried dimensional lumber used for building construction. Seaport Lumber located at the South Fork industrial site produces a variety of alder grades. The Port recognizes the need to have industrial land available to accommodate future expansion needs of timber processing, transportation and wood based, value added facilities.

The commercial fishing and aquaculture (oysters and clams) industries have become a mainstay of the local economy.  The Port facilities provide the local commercial fishing and oyster fleet with moorage facilities and space in which to operate. The Port is interested in keeping pace with the needs of the fishing industry.  

The local manufacturing industry (with the exception of the two local saw mills) is comprised of primarily very small businesses with a link to either wood or seafood processing. There are opportunities for new manufacturing such as the proposed boat building facility in Raymond.  Ports generally have facilities and developable industrial land. Local labor and housing costs are low. The local community supports industries.  The Port must have the ability to accommodate new wood/metal, maritime or other manufacturing.

The ocean, bay, rivers and hills offer a variety of outdoor recreation activities.  The traditional hunting and fishing opportunities continue to attract many, both locals and visitors.  In addition the Willapa Bay has been recognized for its ecotourism potential with bird watching, kayaking and water trails, hiking and mountain biking.