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Vietnam Air Freight Market Overview

Base Year: 2024

Historical Years: 2019-2024

Forecast Years: 2025-2033

Market Growth Rate (2025-33): 5.8%

Vietnam air freight market size is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% during 2025-2033. The increasing advances in technology and logistics management systems, which have improved the efficiency and reliability of air freight operations, are driving the market.

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Vietnam Air Freight Market Trends and Drivers:
Vietnam's air freight market is really taking off, driven by its rapid rise as a global manufacturing and export powerhouse, especially for high-value, time-sensitive products. The ongoing shift of electronics production—think smartphones, components, and semiconductors—from neighboring countries, led by major players like Samsung, LG, and Apple suppliers such as Foxconn and Luxshare, is creating a huge demand for fast logistics. These industries need quick movement of parts for just-in-time manufacturing and speedy delivery of finished goods to markets around the world. On top of that, Vietnam is quickly becoming a significant player in textiles and footwear, with brands like Nike and Adidas sourcing from there, as well as in high-value agricultural products like premium seafood, exotic fruits (like dragon fruit and mangoes), and fresh flowers aimed at demanding markets in the EU, US, Japan, and South Korea. This shift from traditional manufacturing to premium perishables really takes advantage of air freight's speed-to-market benefits, ensuring products stay fresh and meet tight retail deadlines. The trend is further boosted by global supply chain changes (China+1), putting Vietnam in a great position and creating a strong, ongoing demand for air cargo capacity well into the future, which means continuous fleet upgrades and specialized handling solutions like temperature-controlled Unit Load Devices (ULDs).

The explosive growth of Vietnamese and cross-border e-commerce is shaking up air freight needs like never before, calling for speed, flexibility, and specialized handling. Local e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and Tiki, along with international heavyweights like Amazon, Shein, and Temu, are pushing for rapid fulfillment cycles, which in turn boosts the demand for express air services and last-mile integration. Importantly, the rise in cross-border e-commerce exports—ranging from handicrafts and clothing to electronic accessories—heavily depends on efficient air cargo networks to ensure timely global delivery. This fast-paced environment leads to peak season spikes that far surpass traditional trends, compelling forwarders and airlines to adopt nimble solutions like dedicated e-commerce charters, optimized consolidation services for smaller shipments, and smooth collaboration with ground handlers and customs brokers through advanced digital pre-clearance. Additionally, the growth of direct-to-consumer (D2C) shipments is driving the need for sophisticated tracking and specialized handling for smaller parcels, pushing the entire air cargo ecosystem toward greater digitization, process automation, and improved warehouse throughput to effectively manage the increasing volume and complexity.

Recognizing the significant challenges posed by limited airport cargo infrastructure, Vietnam is making substantial investments to enhance and modernize its air freight capabilities, setting the stage for ongoing growth. A key project in this initiative is the Long Thanh International Airport, located near Ho Chi Minh City, which will feature a large cargo terminal with a target capacity of 5 million tonnes per year. This development aims to ease the heavy congestion currently experienced at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, which is operating at nearly full cargo capacity. At the same time, existing airports are also seeing major upgrades: Tan Son Nhat is expanding its cargo terminals, Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi is improving its apron capacity and cold chain facilities, and Da Nang International Airport is being developed as a vital logistics hub for Central Vietnam. In addition to physical improvements, there’s a strong push towards digitalization, with investments in advanced cargo community systems (CCS), integration with the National Single Window (NSW) for quicker customs clearance, and the use of AI to optimize cargo handling and predictive analytics. These collective efforts are designed to significantly boost cargo throughput, minimize dwell times, enhance operational efficiency, attract more freighter operators, and ultimately solidify Vietnam's status as a competitive player in the regional and global air logistics landscape.

Vietnam Air Freight Market Industry Segmentation:

Service Insights:

• Freight
• Express
• Mail
• Others

Destination Insights:

• Domestic
• International

End User Insights:

• Private
• Commercial

Regional Insights:

• Northern Vietnam
• Central Vietnam
• Southern Vietnam

Competitive Landscape:

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

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Key highlights of the Report:

• Market Performance (2019-2024)
• Market Outlook (2025-2033)
• COVID-19 Impact on the Market
• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
• Strategic Recommendations
• Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
• Market Drivers and Success Factors
• SWOT Analysis
• Structure of the Market
• Value Chain Analysis
• Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

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