> **来源：[研报客](https://pc.yanbaoke.cn)** # Summary of Katowice's Investment and Office Market Analysis ## Core Content Katowice is a key city in Poland's commercial real estate landscape, known for its investment attractiveness, quality of life, and growing office market. The city is positioned as a strategic location for business and innovation, supported by a strong economic environment, a robust talent pool, and a commitment to sustainable development. --- ## Investment Attractiveness Katowice is ranked as: - **9th** in the "Top 10 Large European Cities of the Future 2025 – fDi Strategy" - **2nd** in the "Business-Friendly Cities" ranking by Forbes for cities with populations between 150,000 and 299,000 - **3rd** in the "Polish Cities of the Future 2050" ranking, with **1st** place in the school category - **European City of Science** 2024 by EuroScience Association - **Silver Award** at the LivCom Awards 2024 in the Technology and Solution Project category The city also holds the **"Standards of Investor Service in Local Government"** certificate, highlighting its commitment to providing high-quality services to investors. --- ## Investment Incentives Katowice offers a range of incentives to attract businesses: - **Katowice Special Economic Zone** – one of the best in Europe and the world, with income tax exemptions - **Investors Assistance Department** – a dedicated unit within the city hall that supports investors with market analyses, image-building assistance, and coordination with universities - **Structured educational projects** – including initiatives like FujitsuTech, Kyndryl Future Achievers, and CivicPUNK, aimed at developing talent from secondary school to higher education - **Sustainable development policies** – aligned with the UN's Agenda 2030, including green urban transport and extensive green areas (40% of the city's area) --- ## Quality of Life Katowice is recognized for its high quality of life: - **1st** in Poland in the "Best city to live in Poland" ranking by Business Insider - **1st** for the Culture Zone in the "Top Municipal Investment of the Decade" poll by Portal Samorządowy - **6th** in Poland among cities with over 100,000 residents in the "Newsweek" quality of life ranking - **2nd** in the "Europolis" ranking for the most ecological Polish cities - **Silver Award** at the LivCom Awards 2024 for its sustainable development efforts --- ## Office Market Statistics ### H1 2026 - **Existing office stock**: 728,000 sq m - **Supply under construction**: 20,400 sq m (↓ -39.3% YoY) - **New supply**: 2,700 sq m (↑ +100% YoY) - **Vacancy rate**: 22.2% (↓ -0.5 p.p. YoY) - **Take-up**: 35,400 sq m (↑ +51.0% YoY) ### Key Trends - **Leasing activity** in Q2 2026 reached 25,100 sq m, the highest quarterly result in the past three years - **Lease renewals** accounted for 53% of total take-up, while **new leases** made up 42% and **expansions** 5% - **Top occupier sectors**: - **IT and manufacturing** each contributed 23% of total leasing volume - **Business services** contributed 9% --- ## Office Market in Poland - **Total office stock**: 728,000 sq m in Katowice, representing approximately **6%** of the country's office inventory - **Annual new supply** in Katowice has seen a significant increase, especially in recent years - **Office rents** remained stable at the end of Q2 2026, ranging between **EUR 10.00 and EUR 14.50 per sq m per month** - **Service charges** are between **PLN 14.00 and PLN 26.00 per sq m per month** --- ## Coworking Operators - **City Space** - **Regus** - **Własne B.** - **Cluster Offices** --- ## Nearshoring and Talent Development ### Nearshoring as a Catalyst - Nearshoring is reshaping European industry, with **Poland** emerging as a key beneficiary due to its **mature infrastructure** and **strategic location** - The **logistics sector** in Poland has seen a significant expansion, with modern warehouse stock surpassing **37 million sq m** in 2026 ### Industrial Leadership Evolution - Industrial leaders are now expected to have **strategic vision**, **commercial judgment**, and **organizational change management** capabilities - As many Polish companies face **generational succession**, the demand for **leadership talent** is rising ### The Cost of Delayed Hiring - **Lengthy recruitment processes** are becoming a risk in a market with a shortage of experienced industrial executives - Organizations that act decisively and thoroughly in recruitment are more likely to secure top leadership talent ### New Geography of Talent - **West Pomerania** offers a balance of quality of life and executive mobility - **Tri-City region** combines advanced business services, manufacturing, and logistics, creating a deep pool of **internationally experienced leaders** - **Lublin region** provides a strong **academic ecosystem** and **untapped labor market**, allowing businesses to avoid aggressive competition for talent --- ## Key Projects and Investments - **District of New Technologies – Katowice Gaming and Technology HUB**: PLN 909.6m - **District of New Technologies – Poniatowski mining shaft area**: PLN 1.6m - **Tram to the South + Mobile Metropolis – Integrated Transfer Hub System**: PLN 212.3m - **Jerzy Kukuczka Himalayan Centre**: PLN 100.88m - **Kilar’s House Music Education Centre**: PLN 22.66m - **Muchowiec Airport infrastructure modernization**: PLN 33.6m - **Two municipal swimming pools**: PLN 79.0m --- ## Contact Information - **Author**: Jakub Świderski, Senior Executive Manager, Michael Page - **Contact**: jakubswiderski@michaelpage.pl | +48 798 507 665 - **Knight Frank Poland** – provides strategic advice, forecasting, and consultancy services in commercial real estate - **Investors Assistance Department**: [www.invest.katowice.eu](http://www.invest.katowice.eu) | [linkedin.com/company/invest-in-katowice](https://linkedin.com/company/invest-in-katowice) --- ## Conclusion Katowice is a city with strong **investment potential**, **attractive quality of life**, and a **dynamic office market**. The city's **strategic location**, **special economic zone**, and **focus on talent development** position it as a **key player in the nearshoring trend**. As the demand for **specialist leadership** increases, Katowice is well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of businesses and investors.