The self-storage market in Poland is still in its early stages, but its growth potential is significant. Total self-storage space in the country currently stands at 225,000 m², and occupancy levels have risen in the past year to over 78%, according to the latest “European Self Storage Industry Report 2025” prepared by CBRE and Fedessa. The sector is benefiting from rising demand and attractive investment-return trends.
**“Poland’s self-storage market is still at the beginning of its development, but it is gaining recognition among both consumers and investors. Interest is growing alongside lifestyle changes, increasing urbanization, and limited storage space in large cities. However, in terms of scale, Poland remains far behind Western European markets.
The amount of space per capita is still one of the lowest in the region, and awareness of self-storage services outside major cities—where operators such as Less Mess are present—remains limited. For the market to grow further, it is essential to increase visibility among both individual and business customers, especially in medium-sized and smaller cities,”**
says Bartosz Szlęzak, Associate Director at CBRE.
Awareness Grows, Demand Rises
Six out of ten Poles have heard of the self-storage concept. One in five knows what services it offers, and about 8% have used them. Contrary to the broader European trend—where demand is slightly declining—self-storage is becoming more popular in Poland.
Facility occupancy increased from 72% to 78% year-on-year in 2025. More than half of demand is generated by business clients, and the average rental period is nearly eight months. Profitability levels further support the sector’s outlook.
“More mature self-storage markets tend to achieve higher profitability—and for the most part this is true. However, Poland is an exception: despite being a developing market, it performs better than one might expect,”
adds Szlęzak.
Poland Compared to Europe
According to CBRE and Fedessa estimates, Europe has:
- 10,500 self-storage facilities
- With a combined area of 17.7 million m²
The four largest markets — the UK, France, Spain, and Germany — account for:
- 68% of all facilities
- 75% of total storage space
Market shares:
- United Kingdom – 34.5%
- France – 15.2%
- Germany – 13.6%
- Spain – 11.3%
Poland’s 225,000 m² of self-storage space represents:
- Approx. 1.3% of the European market
Comparable countries include:
- Finland – 220,000 m²
- Ireland – 210,000 m²
- Switzerland – 200,000 m²
The smallest market is Romania (60,000 m²).
Rental rates for self-storage in Poland are lower than in most European countries, averaging:
- 182 EUR/m² per year (net)
Source: ceo.com.pl
“Self-Storage Warehouses in Poland Gain Popularity — Occupancy Levels Exceed 78%”
