The Berlin logistics property market registered a moderate increase in demand in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. Despite this development, take-up remained behind the previous year's results, indicating a continued complex market situation. Colliers' analysis highlights that companies from the e-commerce sector, in particular, are currently placing more large-scale enquiries in the Berlin area. In contrast, medium-sized users continue to be cautious in their demand for logistics space.
For the coming years, the supply of space is expected to have a significant impact on the market. This is primarily due to a well-filled new construction pipeline, which forecasts a continuously high availability of logistics properties. The dynamic development of new projects contributes to new options emerging, balancing the market despite increasing demand.
Rent Development and Market Pressure
Rent prices are developing differently across the various segments of the Berlin logistics market. Inner-city new-build projects benefit from positive rent development, as these locations are particularly attractive due to their infrastructure and connectivity. The limited availability of inner-city space reinforces this trend.
In contrast, rent levels in the Berlin outskirts remain under pressure. The higher availability of space and the more extensive supply in these regions lead to competition, which keeps rents stable or can even result in slight decreases. This divergence between inner-city and peripheral locations characterises the current market situation.
In the investment market for logistics properties, the market environment remains characterised by uncertainty. This means that transaction volumes continue to stagnate at a low level. Investors are acting cautiously, which reduces the number of deals and leads to more conservative price discovery. A fundamental change in this situation requires a reduction in the general economic uncertainties affecting the entire real estate investment market.
