Romania's industrial and logistics real estate sector experienced a remarkable 51% surge in demand in 2025, reaching 1.27 million sqm. This robust growth, driven primarily by companies expanding their facilities, underscores the market's increasing maturity and strategic importance for businesses seeking modern, well-connected industrial and warehouse spaces, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
A significant transaction in Bucharest's industrial and logistics sector sees Terranova Logistic Park in northern Bucharest acquired by local investors, signaling continued growth and presenting new opportunities for businesses seeking prime office and warehouse space in a rapidly expanding market. The transaction was brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
VGP, a leading European provider of high-quality logistics and semi-industrial real estate, reported an impressive 35% profit surge to €208 million in the first half of 2025. This robust performance underscores the company's commitment to delivering modern, efficient, and sustainable spaces crucial for businesses looking to optimize their supply chain and operational footprint across Europe.
The global logistics and industrial markets continue to evolve at an accelerated pace, with Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) emerging as a strategic hub in the reconfigured global supply chains. Amid economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and the need for operational flexibility, the CEE region, including Romania, is attracting increasing interest from occupiers and investors. According to the Waypoint Global Industrial Dynamics Report released by the real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield, which analyzes demand drivers, cost components and property market conditions, over 60% of EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) markets anticipate rental growth in the logistics and industrial sector over the next three years.
The ELI Park Iași industrial project, developed by Element Industrial, has obtained the prestigious BREEAM certification, becoming one of the most sustainable industrial developments in the Moldovan area. With an area of 21,000 sq m and an occupancy rate of 100%, the industrial park sets new standards in the field of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Leading Romanian logistics developer ELI Parks is set for significant growth, announcing plans to add 200,000 sqm of new logistics space in Buftea, complementing its existing 90,000 sqm facility there. This expansion is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its presence across Romania, targeting businesses in need of modern warehouse solutions.
Raben Logistics Romania, part of the Dutch Raben group, has leased 3,500 square meters within the ELI Park Bacău project. This strategic move strengthens Raben's distribution network in Romania and solidifies ELI Park Bacău's position as a key regional logistics hub in Eastern Romania, offering modern facilities for businesses in retail, e-commerce, production, and distribution.
The industrial and logistics market had a promising start of the year, with almost 260,000 sq. m being leased in Q1, corresponding to a robust 31% y-o-y increase, according to the Romania Marketbeat Industrial Q1 2025 report produced by the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company.
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