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Summary of the Document: Strong Cities - Tricity and Office Market Trends in Q4 2024

Core Content

The document presents an analysis of the Tricity region (comprising Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot) and its office market, investment potential, quality of life, and HR trends in the logistics, warehouse, and production sectors in Q4 2024 and 2025. It also includes information about investment incentives, government support, and key statistics related to the region's economic and social development.

Key Information

Tricity Overview

• Agglomeration Area: 5,316 sq km
• Population (2021): ~1.6 million
• Population Forecast (2030): ~1.58 million
• Migration Balance (2024): +790
• Unemployment Rate (2024): 2.3%
• GDP Growth (2024): 9.7%
• GDP per Capita (2024): PLN 89,995
• Average Salary (Gdansk, 2024): PLN 10,640.11 (business sector)

Investment Attractiveness

• Rankings:
  • Tricity ranked as the fastest-growing city in the BSS sector in Poland (Outsourcing Stars 2021, 2022)
  • Most dynamically developing city in Poland (CEES Shared Services and Outsourcing Awards 2022)
  • Best place to do business in Poland (ABSL 2020, 2022)
  • European Entrepreneurial Region (2020)
  • Quality of Life:
    • Gdańsk ranked 111,111 in People Friendly Cities (Forbes 2020)
    • Gdańsk ranked 111,111 in Quality of Life (Emerging Europe Awards 2020)
    • Gdańsk and Pomeranian Voivodeship consistently ranked high in Quality of Life Index by Numbeo (mid-2022)
    • Gdynia received a Bronze award in clean living quality (International Awards for Liveable Communities 2021)
    • Gdynia has a vice-president for quality of life overseeing education, health, and smart city activities
    • Gdynia joined ISO 37122 certification in 2021, highlighting sustainable development
    • Bike paths: 293,7 km
    • Green areas: 123 sq km

Education and Workforce

• Number of students: 86,400
• Number of graduates: 19,521
• Number of universities: 24

Office Market in Tricity

• Total office stock (Q4 2024): 1.07 million sq m
• New supply (2024): 19,000 sq m
• Vacancy rate (Q4 2024): 12.5%
• Office take-up (2024): 116,000 sq m
  • Gdańsk: 96,000 sq m
  • Take-up structure:
    • Business services sector: 21% of total take-up
    • Lease renewals: 50% of all transactions
    • New leases: 40% of total leased space
    • Expansions: 3% of total transactions
    • Owner-occupied leases: 6% of total volume
• Lease rates (Q4 2024):
  • Asking rents: EUR 11.00–16.00/sq m/month
  • Service charges: PLN 17.00–30.00/sq m/month
• Fit-out budget (new buildings): EUR 100.00–300.00/sq m
• Office market in Poland:
  • Tricity is one of four major office markets in Poland (alongside Warsaw, Kraków, and Wrocław)
  • New supply slowed in 2024, with only 19,000 sq m added
  • Developer activity remains low, with less than 32,000 sq m under construction
  • Largest ongoing project: Palio Office Park C (13,000 sq m), developed by Cavatina Holding

HR Trends in Logistics, Warehouse, and Production

Salary Trends

• Average salary growth in 2025 is expected, though at a slower pace than in 2024
• Wage increases are influenced by macroeconomic factors and inflation, affecting both physical and managerial roles
• Specialist and managerial roles are also seeing increased expectations in terms of compensation

Recruitment Challenges

• 60% of companies in the logistics and warehouse sector face recruitment difficulties, especially for physical workers and mid-level management
• Companies are increasingly turning to specialized headhunters and innovative recruitment methods, such as collaboration with technical universities, job fairs, and career development programs

Future Skills Demand

• Automation and digitalization are driving increased demand for specialists in robotics, automation, AI, and IoT
• Hybrid work models are becoming more common, especially in technology and process-driven roles
• Training and development programs are being adopted to enhance employee skills in modern warehouse and production systems

Key Positions

• Most sought-after roles:
  • Supply chain management
  • Logistics data analysts
  • Automation engineers
• Production sector:
  • Design and implementation of technological solutions is critical
  • Focus on efficiency, cost optimization, and compliance with standards

Investment Incentives and Support

Invest in Pomerania

• A regional initiative supporting foreign and domestic investors
• Provides free services, including:
  • Contact with local administration and business partners
  • Reference visits
  • Economic reports
• Government support:
  • Employment and investment grants
  • CIT exemptions for new projects
• Economic zones:
  • Offer employment and investment incentives

Contact Information

• Knight Frank Poland:
  • Email: research@pl.knightfrank.com
  • Contact: Dorota Lachowska (research), Joanna Gomułkiewicz (commercial agency), Krzysztof Cipiur (capital markets), Małgorzata Krzystek (valuation & advisory), Marta Sobieszczak (strategic consulting EMEA), Przemysław Jankowski (industrial agency)
• Invest in Pomerania:
  • Address: Al. Grunwaldzka 472 D, Olivia Business Centre - Olivia Six, 80-309 Gdańsk
  • Phone: +48(58)3233256
  • Email: office@investipomerania.pl

Conclusion

Tricity is a highly attractive region for investment and business due to its economic growth, quality of life, and skilled workforce. The office market in Tricity shows strong demand and limited supply, contributing to a stable vacancy rate. The logistics and production sectors are evolving with automation and digitalization, requiring specialized talent and adaptation in recruitment and training strategies. Invest in Pomerania and Knight Frank provide comprehensive support to investors and businesses, enhancing the region's investment potential and economic development.