Tight supply to sustain industrial rents in main German hubs

22nd October 2026

The unusually low share of take-up in the main German industrial hubs appears to reflect a shortage of available space rather than weak demand. While space under construction is rising, this is not likely to be enough to change this dynamic. Therefore, we expect tight supply to support rental growth in the main hubs while keeping the regional share of take-up elevated.

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