The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its air cargo market data for June 2025, revealing a modest 0.8% year-on-year increase in global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK). International operations fared slightly better, with a 1.6% rise, while available capacity (ACTK) grew by 1.7% over the same period.
A Tale of Regional Contrasts
IATA Director General Willie Walsh shed light on the uneven growth across regions:
“In June, air cargo demand rose 0.8% year-on-year. But behind this modest figure lie very different regional stories. Trade tensions led to an 8.3% drop in demand in North America and stagnation in Europe with just 0.8% growth. In contrast, the Asia-Pacific region stood out with a robust 9.0% increase, while military tensions in the Middle East caused a 3.2% decline in traffic.”
Digitalization: The Key to Smoother Trade
Walsh also emphasized the ripple effects of trade uncertainties on the air cargo sector:
“While clarity regarding U.S. tariffs is a positive development for planning, rising cost pressures on imported goods may result in economic consequences that are not yet fully felt. That’s why efforts to make trade easier and more efficient through digitalization must be intensified.”
As the air cargo industry navigates these challenges, the push for innovation and streamlined trade processes will be critical to unlocking future growth.
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