Global air cargo demand achieved record volume in 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association Iata, with full-year growth of 3.4 in cargo tonne-kilometres CTK compared to 2024.
Iatas latest cargo volume data, released on Thursday, shows international operations grew 4.2.
Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres ACTK, rose 3.7 overall 5.1 internationally. In December 2025, demand increased 4.3 year-on-year 5.5 internationally, while capacity grew 4.5 6.4 internationally.
