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Central Poland Warehouse Market Summary - Q1 2026

Core Content

The Central Poland warehouse market in Q1 2026 is characterized by a stable supply and demand dynamic, with a focus on existing stock and lease activity. The region remains a key logistics hub in Poland, supported by its strategic location and well-developed transport infrastructure.

Key Market Statistics

• Existing warehouse stock: 5.1 million square meters
• Total take-up in Q1 2026: 230,000 square meters
• New supply in Q1 2026: 27,000 square meters
• Supply under construction: 160,000 square meters
• Vacancy rate: 6.7%
• Year-on-year vacancy rate decline: 3.3 percentage points

Lease Activity

• Lease renewals: 56% of total take-up
• New leases: 32% of total take-up
• Expansions: 12% of total take-up

The strong leasing activity in Q1 2026 reflects a continued demand for warehouse space, although it is lower compared to the record-breaking Q4 2025.

Asking Rents

• Warehouse rents: EUR 3.80–4.50 per square meter per month
• Office rents: EUR 10.00–12.50 per square meter per month
• Service charge: PLN 4.00–7.00 per square meter per month
• Rent-free period: 1–1.5 months per year of lease term

Asking rents for warehouse space remained stable compared to the previous quarter, indicating a balanced market.

Regional Overview

Central Poland is the third-largest industrial and logistics market in the country, following Warsaw and Upper Silesia. The region's logistics infrastructure is concentrated in key locations such as Stryków, Łódź, and Piotrków Trybunalski, which are vital for both domestic and international distribution.

Development Activity

• New supply decline: 44% year-on-year
• Supply under construction: 160,000 square meters (36% decrease y/y)
• Major projects:
  • Mapletree Piotrków (41,600 sq m)
  • Segro Logistics Park Stryków (37,900 sq m)
  • MLP Łódź (37,000 sq m)

All development projects in the pipeline are secured through pre-let agreements, showing a cautious approach by developers to avoid speculative construction.

Economic Context

• Population of Łódzkie Voivodeship: 2.3 million
• Voivodeship area: 18,218 square kilometers
• Average monthly salary (enterprise sector): PLN 8,600 (gross)
• Unemployment rate: 6.7%
• Average monthly salary (transportation and storage sector): PLN 8,500 (gross)

The region's economic stability and growth support the logistics and warehouse market, making it an attractive location for businesses.

Infrastructure

• Highways: 275 km (A1, A2)
• Expressways: 250 km (S8, S14)
• International rail connections: With China, reinforcing the region's role in the New Silk Road corridor

The well-developed road and rail networks contribute to Central Poland's position as a major distribution hub.

Contact Information

• Knight Frank Poland:
  • Phone: +48 22 596 50 50
  • Website: www.KnightFrank.com.pl

Team Members

• CEO: Charles Taylor (charles.taylor@pl.knightfrank.com)
• Research: Dorota Lachowska (dorota.lachowska@pl.knightfrank.com)
• Industrial Agency: Marta Keszkowska-Rodriguez (marta.keszkowska@pl.knightfrank.com)
• Capital Markets: Michał Grabara (michal.grabara@pl.knightfrank.com)
• Valuation & Advisory: Małgorzata Krzystek (malgorzata.krzystek@pl.knightfrank.com)

Summary

Knight Frank Poland provides comprehensive research and consultancy services across all commercial real estate sectors in major Polish cities and regions. Their reports are produced quarterly and are designed to meet the specific needs of clients, offering in-depth analysis and strategic insights.

Top 5 Warehouse Destinations in Central Poland

1. Łódź East – 1.49 million square meters
2. Stryków – 1.13 million square meters
3. Grabica – 330,000 square meters
4. Zgierz – 290,000 square meters
5. Łódź West – 240,000 square meters

These locations are central to the warehouse market in the region, offering a range of logistics and distribution capabilities.

Disclaimer

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