Q3 2026 Industrial Market: Demand Hits Highs as Vacancy Eases
Why this matters
Industrial has moved into a normalization phase after the 2020-2023 frenzy. Vacancies are up modestly, sublease space remains a watch item in the big-box logistics segment, and rent growth has shifted from double-digit to mid-single-digit. The long-term tailwinds — nearshoring, e-commerce penetration, infill scarcity — remain intact. Institutional capital is calibrating between core income and value-add basis plays as the cycle matures.
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Not so long ago, the industrial sector was dealing with oversupply concerns and uncertain demand. However, during the third quarter, the pendulum seems to be moving in the other direction. Reports from CBRE , JLL , Co…
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