Mexico Air Cargo Market

Mexico Air Cargo Market Overview:

The Mexico air cargo market size reached 1.48 Million Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 3.96 Million Tons by ​2033​, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 11.55% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce, demanding fast, high-value deliveries, expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing with cold-chain needs, and increased cross-border trade of perishables via strategic air cargo routes. Rising investments in express logistics and temperature-controlled infrastructure are enhancing capacity and reliability. These developments are reshaping cargo flows and service models, further accelerating the Mexico air cargo market share.

Mexico Air Cargo Market Trends:

Expansion of E-Commerce and Express Delivery Services

The rapid expansion of e-commerce and the rise in express delivery services are positively impacting the market. As per an industry report, the e-commerce market in Mexico is expected to reach USD 176.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5% during ​2025-2033. This shift is intensifying demand for faster and more reliable transportation channels, particularly for time-sensitive, high-value goods such as consumer electronics, fashion apparel, and health products. As consumers increasingly expect next-day or two-day delivery windows, logistics companies are investing in air freight infrastructure to meet these expectations. Major metropolitan areas are experiencing an increased e-commerce penetration, which is driving the demand for time-sensitive shipments, including electronics, apparel, and consumer goods. In addition to this, several international players, particularly those operating out of the United States, are strengthening cross-border air cargo routes to Mexico to support this shift. The growing concentration of online retail hubs in urban centers is also contributing to more consolidated shipping operations, thereby making air cargo a preferred mode over road freight for smaller, high-value shipments. These trends are not just increasing cargo volume but also changing the nature of what is being transported by air, placing a premium on speed, reliability, and secure handling.

Growing Role of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Shipments

The pharmaceutical and healthcare sector is emerging as a central driver of the Mexico air cargo market growth. As per industry reports, around 400 laboratories in Mexico manufacture pharmaceuticals, the majority of which are in the metropolitan area and the states of Jalisco, Mexico, Puebla, and Morelos. The expanding domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing base, increased healthcare demand, and global trade in temperature-sensitive biologics, vaccines, and diagnostic equipment are catalyzing market development. Air freight is uniquely suited to handle these products due to its shorter transit times and the availability of specialized cold-chain logistics infrastructure at major Mexican airports like Felipe Ángeles International Airport and Guadalajara International Airport. Apart from this, in recent years, regulatory reforms have also facilitated faster customs clearance for pharmaceuticals, incentivizing companies to use air freight for both imports and exports. As the country positions itself as a nearshore hub for North American pharmaceutical supply chains, exports of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished drug products have increased, particularly to the U.S. and Central American markets. These developments are prompting airlines and ground handlers to invest in temperature-controlled storage, GDP-compliant facilities, and real-time monitoring systems to ensure regulatory compliance and product integrity during transit.

Mexico Air Cargo Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, service, destination, and end user.

Type Insights:

• Air Freight
• Air Mail

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes air freight and air mail.

Service Insights:

• Express
• Regular

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service have also been provided in the report. This includes express and regular.

Destination Insights:

• Domestic
• International

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the destination. This includes domestic and international.

End User Insights:

• Retail
• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
• Consumer Electronics
• Automotive
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user have also been provided in the report. This includes retail, food and beverages, pharmaceutical and healthcare, consumer electronics, automotive, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northern Mexico 
• Central Mexico 
• Southern Mexico 
• Others 

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern Mexico, Central Mexico, Southern Mexico, and others. 

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Mexico Air Cargo Market News:

• On May 8, 2025, Mexican cargo airline Awesome Cargo, in collaboration with US freight forwarder ARC Global Logistics, initiated a new air cargo route transporting perishable goods from Mexico to China. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the supply chain for perishable exports between the two nations, reflecting a growing demand for efficient logistics solutions in this sector. The launch signifies Awesome Cargo's commitment to expanding its international operations and strengthening trade connectivity between Latin America and Asia.

Mexico Air Cargo Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Mexico air cargo market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico air cargo market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico air cargo market on the basis of service?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico air cargo market on the basis of destination?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico air cargo market on the basis of end user?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico air cargo market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Mexico air cargo market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Mexico air cargo market?
• What is the structure of the Mexico air cargo market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Mexico air cargo market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Mexico air cargo market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Mexico air cargo market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Mexico air cargo industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.