Demand for industrial and logistics spaces in Europe, including Romania, is set to increase significantly in the coming years, driven by investments in defence, green energy, critical materials for the technology sector, and life sciences, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield.
The report highlights transformations shaping the industrial property market amid new security, sustainability and supply chain resilience policies. Romania is positioning itself as a key player in CEE, benefiting from investments and accelerated growth in demand for industrial and logistics spaces.
Andrei Brînzea, Partner Business Development Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, said: "In a European context marked by geopolitical and economic shifts, Romania could consolidate its position for these industries. Investments in infrastructure, public policies and partnerships with global leaders will accelerate this transformation, with a positive impact on the national economy." The report includes Romania among the countries with growth potential in defence, green energy, and critical materials production.
Regarding defence, investments in military infrastructure and logistics are rising, with Romania and Poland considered major military hubs on the eastern border of the European Union. In green energy, the EU has set the goal that by 2030, at least 42.5% of energy consumption will come from renewable sources. Romania, with access to skilled workforce and competitive costs, is becoming a preferred destination for developers and investors in net-zero and renewable energy technologies.
For the industrial property market, the implications are clear: demand for industrial and logistics spaces is set to accelerate, especially in established centres and hubs. However, developers must understand tenants' requirements, especially when they are seeking to expand their activities.
