Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported a rebound in air cargo volumes in July, with throughput rising to 430,000 tonnes, marking a 3.9% year-on-year increase. The uptick was largely fueled by robust demand from Europe and the Middle East, which helped offset continued declines in traffic to and from North America.

The July figures also reflect a month-on-month recovery, climbing from 409,000 tonnes in June, when cargo volumes had dipped amid trade headwinds and tariff-related uncertainty.

Compared to May's 422,000 tonnes, July's performance also signals renewed momentum in Hong Kong's cargo sector.

For the first seven months of 2025, HKIA handled 2.83 million tonnes of cargo, up 2.2% year-on-year, building on a modest 1.9% increase recorded in the first half of the year for 2.40 million tonnes.

On a 12-month rolling basis, HKIA recorded approximately 5 million tonnes of cargo throughput, marking a 5.4% increase compared to the previous year.

In July alone, flight movements totaled 33,670, representing an 8.3% year-on-year rise. Over the past 12 months, flight activity climbed to 383,450, reflecting a 13.1% annual growth.

Airport Authority Hong Kong noted that while North American routes remain under pressure—linked to the phase-out of de minimis exemptions and ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations—European and Middle Eastern lanes continue to show resilience, bolstering HKIA's position as the world's busiest cargo hub for the 13th consecutive year.

The airport's expanding route network, including recent additions to Munich, Rome, Brussels, Subang, Yiwu, and Datong, is expected to further support cargo connectivity and growth in the months ahead.