In the first half of 2026, Düsseldorf’s logistics real estate market held its own at the level of the previous year and significantly exceeded the five-year average. This was mainly due to new new construction projects and the owner-occupier settlement of Mercedes. At the same time, the small-scale light industrial segment in particular showed a high level of closing momentum.
Asian companies also increasingly appeared as demand for space again and concentrated primarily on modern properties in established last-mile locations. In contrast, the number of build-to-suit leases declined, as increasing space requirements and long lead times make it difficult to implement such projects.
On the investment market, the transfer of “The Tube” to a subsidiary fund shaped the transaction process. When it comes to land sales, brownfield developments continue to be the focus of project developers.
Further information and insights from Colliers on the Berlin real estate market can be found in the attached infographic.
