Market Overview

The Germany air freight market size reached USD 14.37 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow to USD 24.81 Billion by 2033. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.61% over the forecast period 2025-2033. Growth is driven by Germany's status as a leader in global trade with high-value exports like automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals requiring reliable air logistics. Infrastructure modernization, sustainability initiatives, and digital logistics optimization also support efficiency and market expansion.

Study Assumption Years

  • Base Year: 2024
  • Historical Years: 2019-2024
  • Forecast Period: 2025-2033

Germany Air Freight Market Key Takeaways

  • The market size was USD 14.37 Billion in 2024.
  • The CAGR is 5.61% from 2025 to 2033.
  • The forecast period extends from 2025 to 2033.
  • Germany's role as a global trade leader drives market growth with high-value exports in sectors like automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Major airports such as Frankfurt, Leipzig/Halle, and Munich serve as key logistics hubs enabling fast cargo transshipment.
  • The aviation sector contributed significantly to Germany's economy in 2023, with USD 7.2 billion and 63,000 jobs from airlines; USD 29.7 billion and 323,900 jobs from airports and civil manufacturing; and USD 16.9 billion and 213,900 jobs from tourism supported by aviation.
  • In 2024, Frankfurt Airport handled nearly 2 million metric tons of cargo, reflecting steady air freight demand.

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Market Growth Factors

As the biggest economy in Europe and one of the biggest export countries in the world, the demand in the air freight market in Germany is further fueled. Exports of time-sensitive high-value goods like automobile components, machinery, electrotechnology, and pharmaceuticals create a strong demand for the air cargo industry. Airports such as Frankfurt, Leipzig/Halle, and Munich in the country operate on a strong logistics platform on a global scale with efficient handling of customs clearance.

The important economic factor of the aviation industry in 2023 adds to the forces propelling the market. The airline industry contributed about 7.2 billion US dollars and created 63,000 jobs, while airports and civil manufacturing added 29.7 billion US dollars and created 323,900 jobs; the tourism sector supported by aviation contributed 16.9 billion US dollars and 213,900 jobs. This again proves the important place of the aviation industry in Germany’s economy and the growing need for air freight to support jobs and trade.

Demand from the country’s pharma, automotive, and electronics sectors is also fueling the demand for market growth. The demand for shipping temperature-sensitive pharma products calls for cold chain air freight services with dedicated processing facilities, temperature-regulated storage, and accelerated customs processing. At the same time, the automotive and the electronics sectors have already adopted air freight for sensitive components, models, and valuable goods. In 2024, the total metric tonnage handled through Frankfurt Airport was close to 2 million, reflecting the stability of the volumes, although they were volatile because of the previous occurrences related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Customized supply chain and secured transport for sensitive electronics, a common trend among German logistics operators, consolidate the significance of the German market in the global supply chain for valuable cargo.

 

Market Segmentation

Service Insights:

  • Freight: Includes standard cargo transport services by air.
  • Express: Time-critical shipment services that ensure fast delivery.
  • Mail: Postal services transported via air freight.
  • Others: Includes any other ancillary services related to air freight.

Destination Insights:

  • Domestic: Air freight services routed within Germany.
  • International: Cargo services connecting Germany to foreign markets.

End User Insights:

  • Private: Individual or household consumers using air freight services.
  • Commercial: Corporate and industrial customers utilizing air freight for goods transport.

Regional Insights:

  • Western Germany: One of the major regions covered for air freight market analysis.
  • Southern Germany
  • Eastern Germany
  • Northern Germany

Regional Insights

Western Germany is identified as a key region in the Germany air freight market. Major airports within this region, such as Frankfurt, handle significant cargo volumes—with Frankfurt Airport alone managing nearly 2 million metric tons of air freight in 2024. This region benefits from extensive infrastructure, acting as a central logistics hub facilitating both domestic and international air cargo flows, supporting Germany’s export-oriented economy.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

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