Geneva– The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air cargo markets bongdaso vn April 2025, highlighting significant growth:
Total demand, measured bongdaso vn cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), increased by5.8%compared to April 2024 (+6.5%for international operations).
Capacity, measured bongdaso vn available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), grew by6.3%year-on-year (+6.9%for international operations).
"Air cargo demand experienced robust growth bongdaso vn April, with volumes up 5.8% compared to the previous year, building on March’s solid performance. Seasonal demand for fashion and consumer goods—driven by front-loading ahead of U.S. tariff changes—and declining jet fuel prices have contributed to this boost. With available capacity reaching record levels and yields improving, the air cargo outlook remains positive. However, ongoing shifts bongdaso vn trade policy, especially bongdaso vn the U.S., are reshaping demand and export dynamics. Airlines must stay agile as these trends evolve over the coming months," said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.
Key Factors Influencing the Operating Environment
World Industrial Production: Year-on-year, global industrial production rose by3.2%bongdaso vn March. Air cargo growth outpaced global goods trade, which increased by6.5%month-on-month.
Jet Fuel Prices: Prices dropped21.2%year-on-year and4.1%month-on-month, marking the third consecutive monthly decrease.
Global Manufacturing PMI: The index rose to50.5bongdaso vn April, signaling expansion for the fourth consecutive month. However, the PMI for new export orders fell2.8 pointsto47.2, remaining below the growth threshold of 50.
Detailed Air Cargo Market Performance – April 2025
| Region | % World Share | CTK YoY Growth | ACTK YoY Growth | Load Factor Change (%-pt) | Load Factor (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Market | 100% | +5.8% | +6.3% | -0.2 | 43.9 |
| Africa | 2.0% | +4.7% | +9.7% | -2.0 | 41.6 |
| Asia-Pacific | 34.2% | +10.0% | +9.4% | +0.3 | 44.8 |
| Europe | 21.5% | +2.9% | +3.3% | -0.2 | 51.9 |
| Latin America | 2.9% | +10.1% | +8.5% | +0.6 | 39.0 |
| Middle East | 13.6% | +2.3% | +5.5% | -1.3 | 43.5 |
| North America | 25.8% | +4.2% | +4.6% | -0.2 | 38.6 |
Regional Performance Highlights
Asia-Pacific: Demand grew by10.0%, with capacity up9.4%year-on-year.
North America: Demand increased by4.2%, while capacity rose4.6%year-on-year.
Europe: Recorded a2.9%rise bongdaso vn demand and a3.3%increase bongdaso vn capacity.
Middle East: Posted a2.3%growth bongdaso vn demand, the lowest among regions, with capacity up by5.5%.
Latin America: Experienced the highest demand growth at10.1%, with capacity increasing by8.5%.
Africa: Demand rose by4.7%, while capacity expanded9.7%year-on-year.
Trade Lane Analysis
| Trade Lane | YoY growth | Notes | Market share of industry* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-North America | +1.9% | 2 consecutive months of growth | 24.4% |
| Europe-Asia | +11.3% | 26 consecutive months of growth | 20.5% |
| Europe-Middle East | -4.6% | 5.7% | |
| Middle East-Asia | +6.7% | 2 consecutive months of growth | 7.3% |
| Within Asia | +10.0% | 18 consecutive months of growth | 7.0% |
| Europe-North America | +9.6% | 15 consecutive months of growth | 13.3% |
| Africa-Asia | -7.9% | 1.4% | |
| Within Europe | -8.8% | 2.0% |
(*Market share is based on full-year 2024 CTKs.)
Conclusion
April 2025 marked another month of encouraging growth for global air cargo markets, with rising demand fueled by strong seasonal factors and declining operational costs. Despite favorable developments, challenges persist, including trade policy shifts and fluctuating export dynamics. Airlines must remain adaptive to navigate the evolving market landscape effectively.
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