Above-average result on the Düsseldorf logistics market

The industrial sector is currently in second place in the industry ranking (proportionally around 16%), with the completion of the production of dietary supplements Orthomol in a new construction project in Langenfeld over 8,400 m² being mentioned first and foremost. By contrast, the retail sector is still underrepresented at just over 11%. However, this interim result should not be overestimated, especially since many e-commerce companies have their business handled by logistics service providers. The analysis of take-up by size class shows a broad distribution of demand in the space categories up to 20,000 m². All segments make sales contributions of between just under 13% and almost 28%. While large-scale contracts for 20,000 m² accounted for around 64% of earnings in the same period last year, no deal has yet been registered in this category.

The Düsseldorf logistics market started 2026 with an above-average result and was thus able to create a good starting position for the coming quarters. While large-scale sales drivers are still missing, the high number of deals in the smaller and medium-sized segment in particular can be seen as positive for the overall good market sentiment.

However, the economic environment remains challenging, and with the outbreak of the Iran war, geopolitical risk factors have increased once again. The impact on the economy from rising energy prices, rising inflation rates and changes in trade flows and supply chains depend crucially on the further course of this conflict. In the short term, a sideways movement can be expected in the development of supply. Although the leased space has contributed to a reduction in supply, the new developments coming onto the market as well as offers for subletting are roughly balancing the outflow and inflow of space.

"Prime rents are likely to maintain their already very high level for the time being, whereas the strong focus on demand for modern space could lead to a renewed increase in average rents," explains Bastian Hafner, Head of Logistics & Industrial Advisory at BNP Paribas Real Estate GmbH.

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