In 2023, the freight and mail air transport sector in Portugal stood at 115 million tonne kilometers, marking a 9.52% year-on-year growth from 2022. The overall trend from 2013 to 2023 shows fluctuations with significant dips and rebounds, most notably a steep decline in 2020 followed by a strong recovery. Over the past five years up to 2023, the sector experienced an average annual decrease in volume, with a CAGR of -0.17%. From 2024 onwards, the anticipated yearly growth rate is expected to stabilize at an average of 1.18%, signaling modest growth.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in logistics and air transport efficiency.
The impact of global economic conditions on trade and cargo movement.
Environmental regulations and their influence on air freight operations.
Potential disruptions or innovations within the e-commerce sector driving changes in demand for air mail transport.