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Summary of Tricity Market Analysis

City Attractiveness

Tricity is a rapidly growing agglomeration with a population of around 1.58 million expected by 2030. Key indicators include low unemployment at 2.3%, high GDP growth of 9.7%, and top rankings in business friendliness, quality of life, and investment potential. Notable awards include being the most dynamically developing city in Poland for BSS sector growth and leading in the ESG manager demand, supported by European Entrepreneurial Region status.

Office Market

The office market in Tricity has an existing stock of 1.07 million sq m, with a vacancy rate of 12.7% in Q3 2024. Rents are stable at EUR 11-15.5 per sq m per month. Take-up decreased by 27% year-on-year but remains among the highest levels; sectors like IT, banking, and shared services dominate leasing. New supply is minimal, with only 19,500 sq m delivered in Q1-Q3 2024, reflecting a decline in development.

HR Trends

The IT sector is experiencing strong growth, with a focus on cybersecurity, AI, and software development experts, leading to salary increases in these fields. This is driven by nearshoring trends and a shortage of mid-to-senior talent, while entry-level positions migrate abroad. Other trends include higher emphasis on soft skills, ESG reporting jobs, and flexible working conditions. Salaries for key IT roles, such as SAP consultant, range from PLN 25,000-29,000 gross monthly, with demand expected to rise.