Italy industrial and logistics market dynamics, Q4 2024
Summary and analysis of Italy's current industrial real estate market conditions.
- Elena Di Biase
- Francesca Fantuzzi
- Renato Loffredo
- Silvia Foffa
Italy's logistics sector maintains its appeal despite a slower absorption rate in 2024. End-user activity is rising, and while take-up has decreased from recent peaks due to longer deal times and a slowdown in e-commerce, it still exceeds the 10-year average, indicating sustained market resilience.
In terms of investments, total value invested in the Industrial & Logistics sector in Q4 reached approximately € 570 million, bringing the total 2024 to EUR 1.7 billion, broadly in line with 2023 values.
Investor appetite for the Industrial & Logistics market remains robust, solidifying the sector’s position as a prime investment target. In 2024, the sector ranked third, after office and retail, in terms of total investment volume, representing 17% of overall investment activity.
