Industry Statistics and Trends
Warehousing & Storage in Europe key trends
The UK dominates the European warehousing and storage market.
The UK is the largest e-commerce market in Europe, just edging Germany, elevating the need for warehouse and storage solutions and attracting many large-scale warehouse providers.
Supply constraints elevate warehouse rents.
Historically low levels of available warehouse space in Europe will push up rental prices in the short term, propelling revenue growth.
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Warehousing & Storage in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Warehousing & Storage in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €110.4bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The UK dominates the European warehousing and storage market
- Eurostat figures show that the UK generated 33.6% of the European Warehousing and Storage industry’s revenue in 2020.
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Warehousing & Storage in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Supply constraints elevate warehouse rents
- Data from Savills shows that between 2020 and 2022, European logistics vacancy rates dropped substantially, with Ireland, Denmark, Spain and Czechia all recording vacancy rates below 2% in 2022. The average European logistics vacancy rate in Q3 2022 was around 3%.
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Revenue
€110.4bn
Employees
781k
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
- Bosnia & Herzegovina +15.8%
- Iceland +10.0%
- Germany +9.3%
- Bulgaria +7.6%
- Slovakia +6.5%
Bottom 5 Countries
- Italy -4.3%
- Russia -4.3%
- Luxembourg -4.3%
- Slovenia -4.3%
- Croatia -4.3%
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Post AG | 106,227.7 | 9,489.4 | 8.9 | |
Amazon.com Inc | 623,835.7 | 14,972.1 | 2.4 | |
Amazon EU S.à r.l. | 549,213.2 | 13,087.5 | 2.4 |
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Warehousing & Storage in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Warehousing & Storage industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Warehousing & Storage industry in Europe is €110.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 31,322 businesses in the Warehousing & Storage industry in Europe, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Warehousing & Storage industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Warehousing & Storage industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Warehousing & Storage industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Warehousing & Storage industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Warehousing & Storage in Europe include?
Distribution services and General storage are part of the Warehousing & Storage industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Warehousing & Storage industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Warehousing & Storage industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Warehousing & Storage industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Warehousing & Storage industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Warehousing & Storage in Luxembourg
- Warehousing & Storage in Russia
- Warehousing & Storage in Slovakia
- Warehousing & Storage in Hungary
- Warehousing & Storage in Denmark
- Warehousing & Storage in Poland
- Warehousing & Storage in Malta
- Warehousing & Storage in Croatia
- Warehousing & Storage in Slovenia
- Warehousing & Storage in Germany
- Warehousing & Storage in Ireland
- Warehousing & Storage in Ireland
- Warehousing & Storage in Greece
- Warehousing & Storage in Romania
- Warehousing & Storage in Norway
- Warehousing & Storage in Italy
- Warehousing & Storage in the UK
- Warehousing & Storage in Sweden
- Warehousing & Storage in Germany
- Warehousing & Storage in Latvia
- Warehousing & Storage in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Warehousing & Storage in Austria
- Warehousing & Storage in France
- Warehousing & Storage in Lithuania
- Warehousing & Storage in the Netherlands
- Warehousing & Storage in Belgium
- Warehousing & Storage in Cyprus
- Warehousing & Storage in Estonia
- Warehousing & Storage in Iceland
- Warehousing & Storage in Europe
- Warehousing & Storage in Spain
- Warehousing & Storage in Portugal
- Warehousing & Storage in Serbia
- Warehousing & Storage in Switzerland
- Warehousing & Storage in Czechia
- Warehousing & Storage in Turkey
- Warehousing & Storage in Ireland
- Warehousing & Storage in Finland
- Warehousing & Storage in Bulgaria
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry operate storage and warehousing facilities, including managing grain silos, general merchandise warehouses, refrigerated warehouses and storage tanks. The industry also includes operating warehouses for land and air transport activities.
Related Terms
COLD STORAGEFAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODSOMNICHANNEL DISTRIBUTIONSILOLOGISTICSWhat's included in this industry?
Distribution servicesGeneral storageDocument storageCompanies
Deutsche Post AGAmazon.com IncAmazon EU S.à r.l.Industry Code
521 - Warehousing and storage in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
The UK dominates the European warehousing and storage market
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Major companies transform general storage into distribution services. As the industry adds more value in areas like warehouse robotics and JIT inventory systems, the share of revenue generated by general storage services has shrunk.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Importer
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Specialisation increases the industry's fragmentation. More warehousing and storage companies specialise in specific storage solutions, usually the grocery, retail, e-commerce or healthcare markets.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 11 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Deutsche Post AG
- Countries of operation for Amazon.com Inc
- Countries of operation for Amazon EU S.à r.l.
- Countries of operation for Kuehne + Nagel International AG
- Countries of operation for DB Schenker
- Countries of operation for XPO Logistics, Inc.
- Countries of operation for Dachser Group SE & Co. KG
- Countries of operation for Wincanton plc
- Countries of operation for AP Moller - Maersk A/S
- Countries of operation for U-Logistique SAS
- Countries of operation for Inex Partners Oy
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Warehouse companies must apply for customs warehousing if dealing with traded goods. Customs warehousing allows for the storage of non-EU goods in an authorised designated location within the customs territory of the EU without being subject to import duties.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Depreciation costs climb as warehousing providers invest in machinery. Increased storage facility automation, big data technologies and warehouse refitting have raised the share of revenue taken up by depreciation.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Warehousing & Storage in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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