Slovakia's Industrial & Warehouse Market: A Strong Finish to 2025
The industrial and logistics sector in Slovakia closed out 2025 with an impressive performance, recording robust growth in demand for warehouse and production spaces. According to the Industrial Research Forum, the market experienced significant year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter expansion, signaling a dynamic environment for businesses looking to expand or relocate their operations within Central Europe.
Unprecedented Demand Figures in Q4 2025
The final quarter of 2025 witnessed a dramatic uplift in total industrial demand across Slovakia, reaching a substantial 301,800 square meters. Crucially, net demand, which excludes lease renegotiations and represents new business, exceeded 100,000 square meters, settling at 100,800 square meters. This end-of-year revival was particularly noteworthy, with Q4 leasing activity surpassing the combined volume of the first three quarters of the year.
Patrik Janščo, Head of the Industrial Agency at Cushman & Wakefield, highlighted the impact of macroeconomic conditions, particularly developments in Germany and other key export markets, on Slovakia's domestic industry. Despite a period of slowdown earlier in the year, the market experienced a significant rebound, especially evident in the automotive sector.
Significant New Deliveries Expand Capacity
To meet this growing demand, 154,300 square meters of new industrial space were delivered to the market during Q4 2025. Leading these developments was a new logistics park, Mountpark Bratislava near Bernolákovo, which contributed a substantial 65,000 square meters. Another major project, CTPark Prešov Sever, added 33,100 square meters of modern warehouse and production facilities, further enhancing Slovakia's capacity for logistics and manufacturing.
Robust Construction Pipeline for 2026
As of the end of Q4 2025, there was 244,900 square meters of industrial space under construction. While this represents a slight decrease compared to the same period in the previous year, a significant 34% of this volume has already been pre-leased, indicating strong confidence in the market. The majority of these projects are slated for completion in the first half of 2026. Automotive companies, 3PL logistics providers, and manufacturing enterprises are showing the greatest interest in these developing spaces, underscoring the strategic importance of Slovakia as a production and distribution hub.
Stable Rents and Decreasing Vacancy Rates
Despite the heightened activity, prime rents remained stable at €5.40 per square meter per month. This stability, coupled with a decrease in the vacancy rate to 7.4% (down from the previous quarter), reflects sustained tenant interest and a healthy market environment. For businesses, this indicates a market that is both active and predictable in terms of leasing costs.
Slovakia: A Prime Destination for Industrial Growth
The impressive close to 2025 positions Slovakia as an increasingly attractive destination for industrial and logistics investments. With strong demand, a steady pipeline of new developments, and stable market conditions, businesses seeking strategic, well-connected industrial and warehouse spaces will find Slovakia offers significant opportunities for growth and operational efficiency in 2026 and beyond.
Source: systemylogistiky.sk
