Credit: FreepikExCEEding Borders in the CEE Industrial Real Estate Market with Colliers
New Colliers report explores market shifts and trade fragmentation in the Industrial & Logistics sectors across the CEE region
July 31, 2025Real Estate
Written by Rory Hickman
The industrial and logistics (I&L) market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has been a key pillar in regional economic growth, benefiting from strategic geographic positioning, competitive operating costs, and significant foreign investment.
In our first thought leadership initiative in collaboration with Colliers, we’re proud to share their latest report on the region, ExCEEding Borders: Navigating the Strategic I&L Real Estate Market in CEE-14.
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This comprehensive analysis provides an essential guide to understanding the evolving market in 14 countries across the CEE region.
Spanning from Poland and Hungary in the CEE-6, to the Baltics and the SEE-5, the report uncovers insights into leasing activity, investment volumes, market trends, and the labour market dynamics driving change.
Market Stabilisation and Growth - After years of rapid expansion, the market shows signs of stabilising, but investment remains strong with notable growth in countries like Poland and Romania.
Urban Logistics - Demand for smaller, more flexible warehouse spaces, such as Small Business Units (SBUs) and Last Mile Logistics (LML), is rising, especially around major urban hubs.
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Labour Market Insights - Understanding labour shortages, skills gaps, and the evolving demands of the manufacturing and logistics industries across the region.
ESG Integration - With a growing focus on sustainability, the report covers how the CEE-14 is adapting to international environmental standards in I&L real estate.
CEE Incentives - Learn about the powerful investment incentives available in key markets such as Poland, Hungary, and Croatia, with potential support reaching up to 70% of eligible investment costs.
As the demand for I&L properties continues to grow, countries across the CEE-14 are increasingly adapting their policies and infrastructure to attract international investment. The shifting trade dynamics and evolving economic conditions make this market one to watch closely.
Access the full Colliers analysis now to uncover where the biggest opportunities lie in the CEE I&L market.
The industrial and logistics (I&L) market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has been a key pillar in regional economic growth, benefiting from strategic geographic positioning, competitive operating costs, and significant foreign investment.
In our first thought leadership initiative in collaboration with Colliers, we’re proud to share their latest report on the region, ExCEEding Borders: Navigating the Strategic I&L Real Estate Market in CEE-14.
(Adobe Stock)This comprehensive analysis provides an essential guide to understanding the evolving market in 14 countries across the CEE region.
Spanning from Poland and Hungary in the CEE-6, to the Baltics and the SEE-5, the report uncovers insights into leasing activity, investment volumes, market trends, and the labour market dynamics driving change.
What’s inside the report?
Trade Tensions and Global Headwinds - Explore how global economic shifts and trade disputes are impacting the CEE-14’s role in international logistics.Market Stabilisation and Growth - After years of rapid expansion, the market shows signs of stabilising, but investment remains strong with notable growth in countries like Poland and Romania.
Urban Logistics - Demand for smaller, more flexible warehouse spaces, such as Small Business Units (SBUs) and Last Mile Logistics (LML), is rising, especially around major urban hubs.
(Freepik)Labour Market Insights - Understanding labour shortages, skills gaps, and the evolving demands of the manufacturing and logistics industries across the region.
ESG Integration - With a growing focus on sustainability, the report covers how the CEE-14 is adapting to international environmental standards in I&L real estate.
CEE Incentives - Learn about the powerful investment incentives available in key markets such as Poland, Hungary, and Croatia, with potential support reaching up to 70% of eligible investment costs.
As the demand for I&L properties continues to grow, countries across the CEE-14 are increasingly adapting their policies and infrastructure to attract international investment. The shifting trade dynamics and evolving economic conditions make this market one to watch closely.
Access the full Colliers analysis now to uncover where the biggest opportunities lie in the CEE I&L market.