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Summary of Industrial Sales and Leasing Performance in Singapore (Q4 2023)

Sales Performance

• Industrial sales volume increased by 14.7% to 523 units in Q4 2023, driven by sustained demand for quality warehouse and logistics facilities.
• Total industrial sales in 2023 amounted to S$3.6 billion, a 4.4% decline from 2022.

Leasing Activity

• Leasing volume rose by 14.7% to 523 units in Q4 2023, with rental transactions reaching 12,910 in 2023, a 2.7% increase from 2022.
• Average unit rents showed moderate growth, with median increases of about 2.2% for specific property types, supporting overall market stability.

Market Outlook and Demand

• Key indicators like occupancy levels, prices, and rents remained steady in 2023, with recovery signs emerging late in the year.
• Optimistic outlook for 2024, with projected rental and price growth of 3% to 5%, due to persistent demand for high-quality logistics space.
• Challenges, such as ongoing issues in global shipping, may persist but do not diminish the market's appeal for investments.
• Favorable economic conditions, including manufacturing output growth and positive business sentiment, underpin the sector's stability.

Notable Developments

• Major transactions in 2023 included the sale of Jardine C&C Regional HQ and Mercedes-Benz Centre.
• International players, such as Hyundai Ioniq with its Innovation Centre and Leica Microsystems, expanded operations, leveraging Singapore's stable industrial environment.
• Investments surged, with S$7.4 billion received in 2023, driven by clusters like chemicals and electronics.