Global air cargo demand grew by 4.3 per cent year-on-year in December 2025, closing the year on one of its strongest monthly performances, according to IATA’s Air Cargo Market Analysis. For the full year 2025, global air cargo demand increased by 3.4 per cent, signalling a move towards more stable growth after recent volatility. Air cargo also helped businesses adjust to changing trade policies through delivery front-loading during the year. For the full year, international cargo volumes rose by 4.2 per cent, increasing their share of total air cargo by 0.6 percentage points. Within Asia, air cargo demand rose sharply, supported by manufacturing diversification and regional supply chain shifts.