Global Air Cargo Market Sees Growth in August 2025, IATA Reports

In August 2025, the global air cargo market saw a 4.1% increase in demand compared to August 2024, marking the sixth consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Factors such as changing global trade patterns, increased capacity, and evolving trade lanes have influenced the growth.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the impact of factors like global trade growth, lower jet fuel prices, and manufacturing sector improvements. African airlines experienced the strongest growth in air cargo demand, while North American carriers saw a slight decrease in growth.