Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9% in July
IATA data shows that in July 2026, global air cargo demand (CTK) increased 3.9% year-on-year, capacity (ACTK) increased 1.7%. All regions grew, with Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America accounting for over 90% of the increase. North America grew 4.8% strongest, Middle East grew 1.7% weakest. Asia-North America trade lane led with 9.2% growth.
Impact and considerations
Air cargo demand continues to grow, but regional and lane divergence exists. Middle East lanes declined due to conflict, businesses need to monitor supply chain and cost changes.
Key points
- In July 2026, global air cargo demand increased 3.9% year-on-year, capacity increased 1.7%.
- North American carriers saw 4.8% growth, the strongest of all regions.
- Asia-North America trade lane grew 9.2%, with 6 consecutive months of growth.
- Middle East-related lanes were disrupted by conflict, with Europe-Middle East falling 16.1%.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- International Air Transport Association
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 31 Aug 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 8 Sept 2026, 19:43
- Last updated
- 31 Aug 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- IATA Pressroom：Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9% in July (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 31 Aug 2026, 08:00