SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN TAKE-UP YEAR-ON-YEAR
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The Berlin warehouse and logistics market has started the year 2026 with a take-up of
107,000 sqm. This represents an impressive 39% increase on the previous year´s figure and is by far the strongest result since 2022. Nevertheless, the take-up still falls short of the ten-year average by 20%. However, it must be borne in mind that this value is significantly boosted by the 327,000 sqm Tesla new building in Grünheide in 2022. Excluding this special effect, the current result is even slightly above the average. -
Overall, there is more dynamism in the market again due to enquiries and tenders, which should lead to the conclusion of corresponding contracts in the course of the year. The current take-up benefits significantly from a large-scale lease agreement of around 39,000 sqm by the Asian logistics service provider JD Logistics in Ludwigsfelde, south of Berlin, which is thus responsible for 36% of take-up alone.
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The prime rent for logistics space of 5,000 sqm or more has risen slightly compared to the previous year and amounts to €8.30 per sqm. Significantly higher rents are also paid for smaller light industrial spaces, especially in the Berlin urban area. The average rent stands at €7.30 per sqm (+1.4%).