What do the figures say about the industrial real estate market in 2025?

15 Jul 2025 | Industry

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The industrial market is dynamic and constantly evolving: demand always exceeds supply. And there are additional challenges. Land for industrial development is scarce, and prices for industrial real estate have risen sharply in recent years. What were the triggers? What are the emerging trends? And what does the future hold? Real estate specialist Structura.biz, the market leader in industrial real estate for three years, provides a transparent guide through the industrial story. Let’s dive in.

Rising prices slow the market…

The sharp price increase we’re seeing today in the industrial real estate market is the result of structural scarcity, minimal vacancy, and a shortage of industrial land. In addition to rising land prices, geopolitical tensions and wars have also further fueled construction prices. Rising interest rates and expensive financing costs pose additional challenges.

The result? A slowed-down industrial market. Companies are thinking more critically before investing in real estate, taking fewer risks, and seeking more advice. While decisions used to be made more quickly, they’re now being made more slowly. Is this a reason for sellers and landlords to panic? At Structura.biz, we’re convinced it’s not!

❝We remain convinced that an industrial property in the right location, offered for sale at the right price, will still sell very quickly. Enterprising SMEs are not paralyzed by uncertainty. It’s a market that has always weathered all the crises in the industrial sector exceptionally well.
– Anneleen Deruyter,
Head of Industry at Structura.biz

…but the future is bright

We’ve had some fantastic, top years. 2021 was one for the books: thanks to COVID and the associated e-commerce boom, leasing and sales in the industrial sector boomed. In total, more than 2 million square meters of industrial real estate were traded that year (source: Expertise News). 2019 and 2023 were also excellent business years.

In 2024 and 2025, we saw the market cool down somewhat. Although that’s not a bad trend. After a strong climb, we’re now slowly returning to a healthier supply-demand balance, with stable prices. The interest rate declines we’re seeing will also rev up the investment market. Meanwhile, we still have fewer vacancies than ten years ago. The engine may no longer be running in overdrive, but it’s at a healthy rev.

❝The challenge today? Finding a well-located and affordable industrial property. The gap between what an owner wants for their property and what a buyer can afford has widened due to the coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile, the margin is returning to a healthy and realistic price balance, but that takes time.
– Anneleen Deruyter,
Head of Industry bij Structura.biz

Your industrial real estate consultant since 2001

Structura.biz’s roots lie in industrial real estate. With an eight-person team boasting over 50 years of combined experience, we take care of everything for you from start to finish. Each consultant is a leading expert in their region. We know the industrial zones like the back of our hand, know who rents and owns where, and closely monitor market prices. Thanks to our personal approach, clear communication, and robust network, we are the ideal real estate partner for all your industrial ambitions.

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