Light industrial market gains stability in 2025

The market for light industrial property in Germany proved to be more robust overall in 2025 than in the previous year. Although the investment market lost some momentum in the second half of the year following a dynamic start, the total transaction volume for the year as a whole rose significantly by 35.4 per cent to around 1.61 billion euros.
Demand for space also developed positively in the second half of the year: at around 1.29 million sqm, take-up exceeded the first half’s figure of 1.16 million sqm. Overall, however, take-up remained below the 2024 figure, which had been characterised by an exceptionally strong first half.
These are the key findings of the latest market report from INITIATIVE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL.