Industrial and logistics space rent in Romania 2023, by city

Romania's industrial and logistics real estate market showed robust growth in 2023, with average rents reaching *** euros per square meter. This figure reflects the increasing demand for industrial space across the country, particularly in major cities like Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. The capital city, Bucharest, commanded the highest rent at *** euros per square meter, underscoring its position as the primary hub for industrial and logistics operations in Romania.

Expanding industrial landscape 

The industrial sector in Romania has been experiencing significant expansion. By 2024, the country's modern industrial stock reached *** million square m, with ******* square m of new leasable space added, which represents a ** percent increase compared to 2023. Bucharest continued to dominate the market, accounting for ** percent of the new industrial supply. The growth trend is expected to continue, with an additional ******* square m projected to be completed by the end of 2024.

Regional centers attractive to investors

While Bucharest remains the focal point of industrial and logistics activities, other regions are also seeing development. The Western and North-Western regions collectively held about **** percent of the total stock. Cities like Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, and Brașov are attracting investments, with rental rates slightly lower than the capital. In terms of available space, over ******* square m were ready for rent in 2023, with Bucharest holding nearly ** percent of this stock. Timișoara followed as the second most available market with ****** square m, indicating growing interest in regional industrial hubs.