A new report from the Federation of European Self Storage Associations (FEDESSA) and global real estate advisor, CBRE, indicates continued strong demand for self-storage across Europe.
The European Annual Industry Report 2025 reveals strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential. It reveals that industry is showing continued resilience, despite economic and political uncertainty, with 70 percent of operators anticipating improvements in both occupancy and rental rates within the next year.
Rental rates saw a 5.4 percent increase, reaching an average of €312.56 per square meter ($362.91 per square foot) per year, albeit partly offset by a small drop in occupancy rates, with growth fueled by strategic investments in technology and evolving customer preferences. Ninety percent of operators now utilize AI tools for functions like pricing and customer analytics, reflecting a commitment to efficiency. The research also notes a shift in usage patterns
