The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.8% compared to April 2024 levels (+6.5% for international operations).
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.3% compared to April 2024 (+6.9% for international operations).
\n\u201cAir cargo demand grew strongly in April, with volumes up 5.8% year-on-year, building on March\u2019s solid performance. Seasonal demand for fashion and consumer goods\u2014front-loading ahead of US tariff changes\u2014and lower jet fuel prices have combined to boost air cargo. With available capacity at record levels and yields improving, the outlook for air cargo is encouraging. While April brought good news, stresses in world trade are no secret. Shifts in trade policy, particularly in the US, are already reshaping demand and export dynamics. Airlines will need to remain flexible as the situation develops over the coming months,” said Willie Walsh, IATA\u2019s Director General.
\nSeveral factors in the operating environment should be noted:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Year-on-year, world industrial production rose 3.2% in March. Air cargo growth outpaced global goods trade, which increased by 6.5% over the previous month.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jet fuel prices dropped 21.2% year-on-year and 4.1% month-on-month, the third consecutive monthly decrease.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The global manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5 in April, signaling expansion for the fourth consecutive month. However, the PMI for new export orders fell 2.8 points to 47.2, remaining below the 50 threshold for growth.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0April Regional Performance
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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Asia-Pacific airlines saw 10.0% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in April. Capacity increased by 9.4% year-on-year.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0North American carriers saw 4.2% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in April. Capacity increased by 4.6% year-on-year.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0European carriers saw 2.9% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in April. Capacity increased 3.3% year-on-year.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Middle Eastern carriers saw 2.3% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in April, the slowest among the regions. Capacity increased by 5.5% year-on-year.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Latin American carriers saw a 10.1% year-on-year increase in demand growth for air cargo in April, the strongest growth among the regions. Capacity increased 8.5% year-on-year.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0African airlines saw a 4.7% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in April. Capacity increased by 9.7% year-on-year.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Trade Lane Growth: All international routes experienced growth in April, except for Middle East-Europe, Africa-Asia, and intra-European route.-IATA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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