IMARC Group has recently released a new research study titled “United States Air Freight Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Service, Destination, End User, and Region, 2026-2034”, offers a detailed analysis of the market drivers, segmentation, growth opportunities, trends and competitive landscape to understand the current and future market scenarios.

Market Overview

The United States air freight market size was valued at USD 64.06 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 91.81 Billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.08% during the forecast period of 2026-2034. The market expansion is driven by rising usage in pharmaceutical and medical sectors alongside growing adoption of AI and IoT technologies. Additionally, significant investments by retail giants in dedicated air cargo services cater to the increasing demand for fast shipping across the country. 

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2025

• Historical Years: 2020-2025

• Forecast Period: 2026-2034

United States Air Freight Market Key Takeaways

• Current Market Size: USD 64.06 Billion in 2025

• CAGR: 4.08%

• Forecast Period: 2026-2034

• The rapid growth of e-commerce significantly boosts demand for fast, reliable shipping solutions.

• Supply chain disruptions such as ocean freight delays and port congestion have led to a shift toward air transport.

• High-value and time-sensitive goods like electronics, pharmaceuticals, and automotive parts drive air freight demand.

• Investments in airport cargo facilities and automation technologies improve air freight capacity and efficiency.

• Strategic alliances between cargo handling providers enhance service offerings across North America.

Sample Request Link: https://www.imarcgroup.com/united-states-air-freight-market/requestsample

Market Growth Factors

United States air freight market growth is being driven primarily by the rapid expansion of e-commerce. As consumers increasingly expect faster delivery times—often within one or two days—retailers and online marketplaces are developing dedicated air cargo services to strengthen their logistics networks. This demand for speed and reliability has also enabled small businesses to participate more actively in the market. For example, in June 2024, ECU Worldwide and ShipBob formed an alliance to provide door-to-door transport through global trade lanes for ocean and air freight services, expanding coverage across multiple countries and regions. Such developments continue to enhance connectivity, efficiency, and competitiveness within the United States air freight market.

Ocean freight supply chain disruptions, such as longer transit times, port congestion, labor and capacity shortages, and geopolitical factors, have led to increased volumes of air freight to maintain supply during times of disruption and variability. Although it is more expensive, air freight is more predictable and faster than ocean freight. To improve supply chain resilience, retailers, healthcare professionals, and manufacturers have opted to add air freight capacity to their supply chains. For example, Pro Carrier added a new integrated end-to-end service for the UK and Europe in October 2024 to respond to the increasing demand for flexibility in shipping.

Air freight is often used for shipping time sensitive, high value goods, such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, parts for the aerospace and aviation industries, automotive components, and in another application, consumer electronics. In the US, regular, quick, temperature controlled, and trackable shipment of goods, and the increasing extent to which the economy is reliant on specialized, higher-valued goods, has created a strong demand for air freight. A.P. Moller-Maersk, in April 2023, announced it was opening twice-weekly freighter services from US to Chinese airports as demand for air cargo increases in these air corridors.

To get more information on this market, Request Sample

Market Segmentation

Breakup By Service:

• Freight: Holds the largest share (around 39.8% in 2025), crucial for transporting high-value, time-sensitive, and large-volume goods, favored by industries such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and aerospace.

• Express

• Mail

• Others

Breakup By Destination:

• Domestic: Leads the market with approximately 62.5% share due to well-established infrastructure and rising demand for fast delivery within U.S. borders, especially supported by healthcare, automotive, and retail industries.

• International

Breakup By End User:

• Private

• Commercial: Dominates with about 67.8% market share in 2025, driven by the extensive use of commercial airlines for high-volume shipments across electronics, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and retail sectors, benefiting from economies of scale.

• Consumer Electronics

Regional Insights

The Northeast region dominates the United States air freight market, benefiting from a high concentration of major airports like JFK and Newark that support swift freight movement. Fueled by metropolitan e-commerce growth and industries such as pharmaceuticals, technology, and manufacturing, this region is ideal for both domestic and international air freight services. Its proximity to major shipping hubs and robust infrastructure further make it a critical base for efficient and time-sensitive logistics operations.

Speak to An Analyst: https://www.imarcgroup.com/request?type=report&id=5496&flag=C

Recent Developments & News

• March 2025: CEVA Logistics launched a new trans-Pacific air cargo charter service with three weekly flights between Wuxi, China (WUX) and Chicago, Illinois (ORD), aiming to increase capacity for various cargo types, including industrial equipment and e-commerce products, while promoting sustainable aviation fuel options.

• November 2024: Qantas Freight introduced a new U.S. website for freight forwarders to search and book cargo capacity across the US, Australia, and New Zealand, enhancing booking efficiency.

• October 2024: Amazon officially launched Amazon Air Cargo, expanding beyond parcel delivery to freight forwarding services with over 100 aircraft and 250 daily flights.

• August 2024: CMA CGM AIR CARGO started its first transpacific service with a B777-200F connecting Hong Kong to Chicago.

• May 2024: A.P. Moller - Maersk launched a full-service air freight gateway in Miami to strengthen connectivity between the U.S., Asia, and Latin America.

Key Players

• FedEx

• UPS

• DHL Express

• American Airlines

• Delta

• United Airlines

• Amazon Air

• XPO Logistics

If you require any specific information that is not covered currently within the scope of the report, we will provide the same as a part of the customization.

About Us

IMARC Group is a global management consulting firm that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers to create a lasting impact. The company provide a comprehensive suite of market entry and expansion services. IMARC offerings include thorough market assessment, feasibility studies, company incorporation assistance, factory setup support, regulatory approvals and licensing navigation, branding, marketing and sales strategies, competitive landscape and benchmarking analyses, pricing and cost research, and procurement research.

Contact Us

IMARC Group,

134 N 4th St. Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA,

Email: sales@imarcgroup.com,

Tel No: (D) +91 120 433 0800,

United States: +1-201971-6302