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Air Freight in the United States

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  • 49 Pages
  • July 2025
  • Region: United States
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  • ID: 5979213
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Air Freight in the United States industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

  • Air freight is a mode of transportation that involves the movement of goods and cargo through the airways.
  • The US air freight sector recorded revenues of $18.1 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.4% between 2019 and 2024.
  • Sector consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 0.2% between 2019 and 2024, reaching a total of 42.85 billion freight tonne kilometers in 2024.
  • The US accounted for 87.6% of the North American air freight sector in 2024.

Scope

  • Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the air freight market in the United States
  • Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the air freight market in the United States
  • Leading company profiles reveal details of key air freight market players’ global operations and financial performance
  • Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the United States air freight market with five year forecasts

Reasons to Buy

  • What was the size of the United States air freight market by value in 2024?
  • What will be the size of the United States air freight market in 2029?
  • What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the United States air freight market?
  • How has the market performed over the last five years?
  • What are the main segments that make up the United States's air freight market?

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary
1.1. Market value
1.2. Market value forecast
1.3. Market volume
1.4. Market volume forecast
1.5. Category segmentation
1.6. Geography segmentation
1.7. Market rivalry
1.8. Competitive landscape
2 Market Overview
2.1. Market definition
2.2. Market analysis
3 Market Data
3.1. Market value
3.2. Market volume
4 Market Segmentation
4.1. Category segmentation
4.2. Geography segmentation
5 Market Outlook
5.1. Market value forecast
5.2. Market volume forecast
6 Five Forces Analysis
6.1. Summary
6.2. Buyer power
6.3. Supplier power
6.4. New entrants
6.5. Threat of substitutes
6.6. Degree of rivalry
7 Competitive Landscape
7.1. Who are the leading players?
7.2. What are the strengths and strategies of the leading players?
7.3. What are the recent developments in the sector?
8 Company Profiles
8.1. FedEx Corp
8.2. Expeditors International of Washington Inc
8.3. United Airlines Holdings Inc
8.4. United Parcel Service Inc
9 Macroeconomic Indicators
9.1. Country data
10 Appendix
10.1. Methodology
10.2. Industry associations
10.3. Related research
10.4. About the Publisher
List of Tables
Table 1: United States air freight sector value: $ million, 2019-24
Table 2: United States air freight sector volume: million FTK, 2019-24
Table 3: United States air freight sector category segmentation: % share, by volume, 2019-24
Table 4: United States air freight sector category segmentation: million FTK, 2019-24
Table 5: United States air freight sector geography segmentation: $ million, 2024
Table 6: United States air freight sector value forecast: $ million, 2024-29
Table 7: United States air freight sector volume forecast: million FTK, 2024-29
Table 8: FedEx Corp: Key Facts
Table 9: FedEx Corp: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 10: FedEx Corp: Key Employees
Table 11: FedEx Corp: Key Employees Continued
Table 12: Expeditors International of Washington Inc: Key Facts
Table 13: Expeditors International of Washington Inc: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 14: Expeditors International of Washington Inc: Key Employees
Table 15: United Airlines Holdings Inc: Key Facts
Table 16: United Airlines Holdings Inc: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 17: United Airlines Holdings Inc: Key Employees
Table 18: United Parcel Service Inc: Key Facts
Table 19: United Parcel Service Inc: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 20: United Parcel Service Inc: Key Employees
Table 21: United States Size of Population (Million), 2020-24
Table 22: United States Real GDP (Constant 2010 Prices, $ Billion), 2020-24
Table 23: United States GDP (Current Prices, $ Billion), 2020-24
Table 24: United States Inflation, 2020-24
Table 25: United States Consumer Price Index (Absolute), 2020-24
Table 26: United States Exchange Rate, 2019-24
List of Figures
Figure 1: United States air freight sector value: $ million, 2019-24
Figure 2: United States air freight sector volume: million FTK, 2019-24
Figure 3: United States air freight sector category segmentation: million FTK, 2019-24
Figure 4: United States air freight sector geography segmentation: % share, by value, 2024
Figure 5: United States air freight sector value forecast: $ million, 2024-29
Figure 6: United States air freight sector volume forecast: million FTK, 2024-29
Figure 7: Forces driving competition in the air freight sector in the United States, 2024
Figure 8: Drivers of buyer power in the air freight sector in the United States, 2024
Figure 9: Drivers of supplier power in the air freight sector in the United States, 2024
Figure 10: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the air freight sector in the United States, 2024
Figure 11: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the air freight sector in the United States, 2024
Figure 12: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the air freight sector in the United States, 2024

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • FedEx Corp
  • Expeditors International of Washington Inc
  • United Airlines Holdings Inc
  • United Parcel Service Inc

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About the Market

The Cargo Airline market is a segment of the logistics industry that specializes in the transportation of goods by air. Cargo airlines provide a fast and reliable way to move goods around the world, often in a matter of hours. Cargo airlines typically operate large aircraft, such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A330, which are designed to carry large amounts of freight. Cargo airlines also offer a variety of services, such as temperature-controlled storage, tracking, and customs clearance. Cargo airlines are an important part of the global supply chain, providing a critical link between manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. They are also used to transport humanitarian aid and medical supplies to areas in need. Some of the major players in the Cargo Airline market include FedEx, UPS, DHL, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Air Canada. Show Less Read more

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