2023: China's cross-border e-commerce imports/exports reach 2.38 trillion yuan, a 15.6% annual increase, driving air cargo market growth and stimulating trade.

Cross-border e-commerce drives China's air cargo market growth, fueled by the Air Silk Road connecting China to Belt and Road economies. In 2023, China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached 2.38 trillion yuan ($328.3 billion), a 15.6% annual increase. This trend has stimulated trade in sectors like smart wearables and electronic products, while generating cargo business for airlines and necessitating new international air cargo routes.