April Air Cargo Demand Climbs 5.8% as De Minimis Reform Drives Pre-Deadline Surge

Global air cargo surges 5.8% in April: Tariffs & fuel drive growth - Cargo Insights

IATA reports a strong 5.8% rise in April air cargo demand, fuelled by consumer goods, pre-tariff front-loading, and lower jet fuel prices. The global air cargo market experienced robust growth in April 2025, with total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increasing by a significant 5.8% compared to April 2024. International operations saw an even stronger rise of 6.5%, according to new data released today by the International Air T…

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Global air cargo market builds momentum

The global air cargo market sustained its upward momentum in April, with volumes rising and capacity reaching record levels. Seasonal demand, lower fuel prices, and strategic inventory shifts in anticipation of evolving trade policies boosted volumes for the period. According to IATA, total demand – measured in cargo tonne kilometres (CTK) – rose by 5.8% compared with April

April Air Cargo Demand Climbs 5.8% as De Minimis Reform Drives Pre-Deadline Surge

Air cargo demand escalated in April amid sweeping tariffs implemented on U.S. trade partners as importers rushed to get more product into the country.