Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Middle East and Africa Freighter Aircraft Market Report is Segmented by Type (dedicated Cargo Aircraft and Derivative of Non-Cargo Aircraft), Engine Type (turboprop Aircraft and Turbofan Aircraft), and Country (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the Rest of Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market Size

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Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 514.12 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 674.80 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 5.59 %
Market Concentration Medium

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Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market Analysis

The Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market size is estimated at USD 514.12 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 674.80 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.59% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • The increase in demand for air cargo has driven the global demand for freighter aircraft. This growth is fueled by increased trade relationships among countries worldwide. Key factors driving the freighter aircraft market's expansion include the geographic positioning of the Middle East and Africa, which serves as a connectivity hub between Asia, Europe, and Africa. Additionally, government support in terms of infrastructure contributes to the region's air cargo growth.
  • For carriers in the Middle East and Africa, revenue from cargo serves as a vital measure of overall performance. Consequently, they are expanding their routes and adding new freighter aircraft to cater to the escalating global air freight demand, aiming to generate higher profits. According to the 2021 Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), airlines in the Middle East were projected to demand 3,020 new passenger and freight aircraft deliveries by 2040.
  • In August 2023, the Boeing Company and the engineering unit of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) agreed to establish a new freighter conversion line in Jordan. This initiative aims to bring services closer to customers in the Middle East, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and North Africa, capturing a rapidly growing market sphere. However, evolving emission and safety regulations are expected to restrict market growth

Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Industry Overview

The Middle East and Africa freighter aircraft market is semi-consolidated in nature with a presence of few players holding significant shares in the market. Some of the key players in the market are The Boeing Company, Airbus SE, ATR, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., and Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. The key players in the market are highly investing in research and development and design and development of advanced freighter aircraft with higher capacity. The major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), such as Boeing and Airbus, focus on business expansion through agreements, partnerships, and contracts with local players and airlines. For instance, in February 2023, EgyptAir received the delivery of its first converted narrowbody freighter aircraft, the Boeing B737-800SF.

Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market Leaders

  1. The Boeing Company

  2. Airbus SE

  3. ATR

  4. Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

  5. Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market Concentration
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Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market News

  • June 2023: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced that it is planning to open its new Abu Dhabi passenger-to-freighter conversion (P2F) facility in the second half of this year. The facility could convert up to 100 Boeing B777-300ERSFs.
  • May 2022: Saudia announced that it would order seven passenger-to-freighter conversions of the Boeing B777-300 from startup aviation engineering firm Mammoth Freighters. The move would double the airline’s freighter fleet.

Middle East And Africa Freighter AircraftMarket Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.1 Dedicated Cargo Aircraft
    • 5.1.2 Derivative of Non-Cargo Aircraft
  • 5.2 Engine Type
    • 5.2.1 Turboprop Aircraft
    • 5.2.2 Turbofan Aircraft
  • 5.3 Country
    • 5.3.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.3 Turkey
    • 5.3.4 Rest of the Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 The Boeing Company
    • 6.1.2 Airbus SE
    • 6.1.3 Textron Inc.
    • 6.1.4 ATR
    • 6.1.5 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
    • 6.1.6 Aeronautical Engineers Inc.
    • 6.1.7 Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.
    • 6.1.8 Precision Aircraft Solutions
    • 6.1.9 KF Aerospace
    • 6.1.10 Aeronautical Engineers, Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Industry Segmentation

A cargo aircraft or a freighter aircraft is a fixed-wing aircraft that is designed or converted for the carriage of cargo rather than passengers. Such aircraft usually do not incorporate passenger amenities and generally feature one or more large doors for loading cargo. Freighters may be operated by civil passenger or cargo airlines, by private individuals, or by the armed forces of individual countries. The scope of the report provides a detailed analysis of the Middle East and African countries.

The Middle East and Africa freighter aircraft market is segmented based on aircraft type, engine type, and country. By aircraft type, the market is segmented into dedicated cargo aircraft and derivative of non-cargo aircraft. By engine type, the market is classified into turboprop and turbofan. The report also offers the market size and forecasts for three countries across the region. 

For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (USD).

Aircraft Type Dedicated Cargo Aircraft
Derivative of Non-Cargo Aircraft
Engine Type Turboprop Aircraft
Turbofan Aircraft
Country United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Rest of the Middle East and Africa
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Middle East And Africa Freighter AircraftMarket Research FAQs

How big is the Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market?

The Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market size is expected to reach USD 514.12 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.59% to reach USD 674.80 million by 2030.

What is the current Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market size?

In 2025, the Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market size is expected to reach USD 514.12 million.

Who are the key players in Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market?

The Boeing Company, Airbus SE, ATR, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. and Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market.

What years does this Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market size was estimated at USD 485.38 million. The report covers the Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Middle East And Africa Freighter Aircraft Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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