Global air cargo demand was up 3.4% year on year in 2025, with international traffic rising by 4.2%, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Air cargo performance in 2025 varied sharply by region. Asia-Pacific airlines recorded the strongest growth with demand up 8.4% year on year and capacity rising 7.4%, IATA data showed. African carriers also posted solid results, with demand increasing 6.0%, while Europe and Latin America saw modest full-year demand growth of 2.9% and 2.3%, respectively,Middle Eastern carriers saw modest annual demand growth of 0.3%. Within Asia, and the Middle East–Asia corridor also recorded strong growth, IATA noted.