Market overview
The global warehouse leasing market is worth USD 294 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 502 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and General ambient is the largest by warehouse type segment.
| Scope | Rental income from leasing industrial and logistics warehouse space to third-party logistics firms, retailers, e-commerce operators and manufacturers, including ambient, cold and bonded space. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 280 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 294 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 502 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 3,160 million square metres |
| Volume 2036 | 4,017 million square metres |
| Average price 2026 | USD 93.0 per square metre |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Warehouse Leasing market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 294 bn |
| 2027 | USD 310 bn |
| 2028 | USD 327 bn |
| 2029 | USD 345 bn |
| 2030 | USD 364 bn |
| 2031 | USD 384 bn |
| 2032 | USD 405 bn |
| 2033 | USD 428 bn |
| 2034 | USD 451 bn |
| 2035 | USD 476 bn |
| 2036 | USD 502 bn |
Warehouse Leasing market segmentation
By warehouse type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General ambient | 68.0% | 65.0% | USD 200 bn | 5.0% |
| Cold storage | 14.0% | 17.7% | USD 41.2 bn | 8.0% |
| Built-to-suit and specialised | 10.0% | 9.6% | USD 29.4 bn | 5.0% |
| Bonded and free-trade | 8.0% | 7.7% | USD 23.5 bn | 5.0% |
By tenant
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third-party logistics | 35.0% | 34.8% | USD 103 bn | 5.5% |
| E-commerce and retail | 30.0% | 31.3% | USD 88.2 bn | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20.0% | 18.1% | USD 58.8 bn | 4.5% |
| Food and pharmaceuticals | 10.0% | 11.5% | USD 29.4 bn | 7.0% |
| Other | 5.0% | 4.3% | USD 14.7 bn | 4.0% |
By lease term
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 3 years | 22.0% | 20.0% | USD 64.7 bn | 4.5% |
| 3 to 5 years | 34.0% | 33.0% | USD 100.0 bn | 5.2% |
| 5 to 10 years | 30.0% | 31.0% | USD 88.2 bn | 5.8% |
| Above 10 years | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 41.2 bn | 6.9% |
By building size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5,000 sq m | 18.0% | 17.0% | USD 52.9 bn | 4.9% |
| 5,000 to 20,000 sq m | 38.0% | 36.0% | USD 112 bn | 4.9% |
| 20,000 to 50,000 sq m | 28.0% | 29.0% | USD 82.3 bn | 5.9% |
| Above 50,000 sq m | 16.0% | 18.0% | USD 47.0 bn | 6.8% |
By location type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban last-mile | 22.0% | 26.0% | USD 64.7 bn | 7.3% |
| Suburban and regional | 42.0% | 40.0% | USD 123 bn | 5.0% |
| Port and gateway | 20.0% | 19.0% | USD 58.8 bn | 5.0% |
| Inland logistics parks | 16.0% | 15.0% | USD 47.0 bn | 4.8% |
Top 25 countries for warehouse leasing by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 75.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 92.5%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 82.3 bn | 28.0% | USD 137 bn | 5.2% |
| 2 | China | USD 52.9 bn | 18.0% | USD 92.4 bn | 5.7% |
| 3 | Japan | USD 14.7 bn | 5.0% | USD 22.1 bn | 4.2% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 14.7 bn | 5.0% | USD 23.1 bn | 4.6% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | USD 13.2 bn | 4.5% | USD 21.1 bn | 4.8% |
| 6 | India | USD 11.8 bn | 4.0% | USD 28.6 bn | 9.3% |
| 7 | France | USD 8.8 bn | 3.0% | USD 14.1 bn | 4.8% |
| 8 | Netherlands | USD 7.3 bn | 2.5% | USD 11.6 bn | 4.6% |
| 9 | Canada | USD 7.3 bn | 2.5% | USD 12.1 bn | 5.1% |
| 10 | Australia | USD 7.3 bn | 2.5% | USD 12.1 bn | 5.1% |
| 11 | South Korea | USD 6.7 bn | 2.3% | USD 11.6 bn | 5.7% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 6.0 bn | 2.0% | USD 10.4 bn | 5.7% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 5.4 bn | 1.8% | USD 9.3 bn | 5.7% |
| 14 | Mexico | USD 4.8 bn | 1.6% | USD 8.3 bn | 5.6% |
| 15 | Poland | USD 4.3 bn | 1.4% | USD 7.4 bn | 5.7% |
| 16 | Belgium | USD 3.8 bn | 1.3% | USD 6.7 bn | 5.7% |
| 17 | Brazil | USD 3.4 bn | 1.2% | USD 6.0 bn | 5.7% |
| 18 | Singapore | USD 3.1 bn | 1.0% | USD 5.3 bn | 5.7% |
| 19 | Sweden | USD 2.7 bn | 0.9% | USD 4.8 bn | 5.7% |
| 20 | Switzerland | USD 2.5 bn | 0.8% | USD 4.3 bn | 5.6% |
| 21 | Turkey | USD 2.2 bn | 0.8% | USD 3.8 bn | 5.6% |
| 22 | Indonesia | USD 2.0 bn | 0.7% | USD 4.3 bn | 8.0% |
| 23 | Thailand | USD 1.8 bn | 0.6% | USD 3.1 bn | 5.7% |
| 24 | United Arab Emirates | USD 1.6 bn | 0.5% | USD 2.8 bn | 5.7% |
| 25 | Vietnam | USD 1.4 bn | 0.5% | USD 3.1 bn | 8.1% |
| Rest of world | USD 22.0 bn | 7.5% | USD 37.1 bn | 5.4% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Prologis
- Goodman Group
- GLP Capital Partners
- SEGRO
- Link Logistics
- EQT Exeter
- CBRE Investment Management
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Logicor
- Mapletree Logistics Trust
- Americold
- Lineage
- Panattoni
- Rexford Industrial Realty
- First Industrial Realty Trust
- EastGroup Properties
- VGP
- Montea
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- IndoSpace
- Warehouses De Pauw
- ESR Group
- Terreno Realty
- Sagax
- Tritax Big Box REIT
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the warehouse leasing market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by warehouse type, by tenant, by lease term, by building size, by location type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the warehouse leasing market?
The global warehouse leasing market is estimated at USD 280 bn in 2025 and USD 294 bn in 2026.
How fast will the warehouse leasing market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 502 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 208 bn.
Which country is the largest market for warehouse leasing?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 82.3 bn in 2026, 28.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 51.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 9.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which warehouse leasing segment is largest?
In the by warehouse type split, General ambient is the largest segment with 68.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading warehouse leasing companies?
Global leaders include Prologis, Goodman Group, GLP Capital Partners, SEGRO.
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