In January 2026, the Asia-North America trade lane was the largest route for the global air cargo transport, accounting for nearly a ** of the industry. In comparison, the Africa-Asia trade route made up about ***Â percent of the global air cargo industry that year.
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IATA. (March 1, 2026). Share of global air cargo market in January 2026, by trade lane [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1622188/global-air-cargo-market-share-by-trade-lane/
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