Quality of projects and alignment with real demand are becoming increasingly important in Poland’s warehouse market. Developers and investors are focusing on top-standard logistics space, while land banks are being released gradually, according to CBRE’s 2026 Poland Real Estate Market Outlook report. CBRE experts note that Poland’s logistics sector is gaining importance within global supply chains. Despite growing investor interest, rental rates in Poland remain among the lowest in Europe.
In recent years, Poland’s warehouse market has expanded rapidly, but a clear shift in the development approach is now visible. Developers are increasingly prioritizing the quality of warehouse space over the rapid scaling of new investments.
“Greater emphasis is being placed on aligning projects with demand, as well as on factors such as land availability, infrastructure, and local labor markets. The growing diversification of tenants and the development of warehouse technologies confirm the maturation of this sector,” says Michał Śniadała, Head of Industrial and Logistics at CBRE.
The supply of new warehouse space is beginning to stabilize. Developers are no longer delivering as many projects as in 2021–2022, while the relatively short construction cycle for warehouses allows for faster responses to changing market conditions. As a result, it is easier to adjust the scale of investments to current demand.
Stronger demand and greater tenant diversity
The warehouse market is seeing a clear revival in demand, driven by both e-commerce companies and manufacturing firms. Data shows that lease agreements covered 6.6 million square meters in 2025—the third-best result in history. The number of inquiries from companies across various sectors is increasing, confirming growing tenant diversification, a characteristic of mature markets.
“Tenant decisions are influenced by an increasing number of factors that differentiate locations, including access to energy capacity, the stability of the local labor market, and the quality of assets. Reducing the risk of supply chain disruptions is also becoming a key consideration,” adds Michał Śniadała of CBRE.
Searching for land
The volume of space under construction has remained at a moderate level for nearly two years and does not exceed 2 million square meters. As the logistics sector evolves, location-related factors are becoming increasingly important in new investment decisions. Limited availability of attractive land and labor resources are among the key elements analyzed by investors. In many European regions, there is a shortage of sufficiently large plots for logistics development, prompting companies planning logistics centers or manufacturing facilities to conduct detailed assessments of local labor markets and workforce availability.
Despite the relatively low number of new projects and strong demand, significant rental growth is not expected in the short term. However, the market is becoming more differentiated—owners of prime assets may adopt a more conservative approach to incentive packages offered to tenants.
A strengthening position in Europe
In terms of net demand last year, Poland ranked second in Europe, behind Germany. Thanks to its favorable geographic location and well-developed infrastructure, the country remains an attractive destination for investors and logistics operators. This is supported by effective use of its strategic position, a dense network of high-quality roads, airports, and increasingly important ports on a global scale.
