As we look back at 2024, several key trends have shaped the industrial real estate market. Here’s a summary of what happened:
- Decline in New Supply: In Q3 2024 (most recent data available), industrial real estate completions fell to their lowest level since Q2 2021. This marked a significant slowdown in the construction of new industrial properties.
- Increased Demand: Despite the decrease in new supply, net absorption (shown as the dark-colored bars) increased for the second consecutive quarter. This indicates a steady rise in demand for industrial spaces, with businesses actively leasing available properties.
- Outlook Moving Forward: Looking ahead, we believe the combination of limited new supply and strong demand—driven by e-commerce growth and the ongoing US manufacturing and onshoring boom—suggests that industrial real estate prices are likely to remain stable or even increase in the coming years.
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