108 REAL ESTATE Industrial Map: who controls industrial real estate in Central and Eastern Europe and where are the best rents?

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We bring you an updated 108 REAL ESTATE Industrial Mapwhich details industrial property ownership and compares rental levels across the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. Our map includes Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia, while also reflecting our expanded presence in Southeast Europe.

Who are the largest owners of industrial real estate?

We have analysed the data and identified the key players that dominate the industrial and logistics space rental market:

  • CTP - The largest owner in the region, with a significant presence in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Serbia.
  • Prologis - A major player in the Czech and Slovak markets.
  • VGP, Accolade, Arete - Key developers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
  • WDP - Dominant in Romania.
  • Infogroup, BILK, Inpark - Local Hungarian developers with strong market share.

Where are the highest and lowest rental prices?

Our heatmap of average rental prices in the industrial sector shows significant differences between regions:

  • Most expensive areas (red and orange, EUR 6.80-7.50/m²/month) are concentrated in the western part of the Czech Republic (Pilsen), Austria and Slovenia.
  • Medium-priced regions (yellow, EUR 6.00/m²/month) include most of the Czech Republic, western Slovakia and Hungary.
  • Cheapest markets (green, EUR 4.20-5.10/m²/month) can be found in Romania, Serbia, Croatia and the eastern parts of Hungary.

What does this mean for companies and investors?

  1. Want affordable industrial space? We see the best opportunities in Romania, Serbia and eastern Hungary.
  2. Need a strategic location with premium infrastructure? Western Czech Republic and Slovenia offer excellent connections to Western markets.
  3. Developer expansion into South East Europe clearly demonstrates the region's growing attractiveness for new investment.

Our Industrial Map provides you with key information for strategic decision-making. Follow the market with us and get a head start in the industrial real estate sector! 🚀