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The nationwide logistics market achieved take-up of around 1.2 million m² in the first quarter of 2025. This represents a noticeable increase in comparison to the previous year's weak result, with growth of around 16%. In a long-term analysis, this is a rather moderate start to the year, as in the two previous years, which remains just under 21% below the ten-year average. Against the backdrop of the continuing weak economic conditions and the very low GDP forecasts for the current year, the result can certainly be seen as positive. The first quarter was characterised by a similar number of contracts to the same period last year, a slight increase in large-scale contracts and somewhat greater confidence among companies. However, the further development of the warehouse and logistics market is currently being influenced by many different factors. The impact of US trade policy - and above all the unpredictable customs policy - on global trade and the export-orientated German economy in particular cannot yet be predicted. From today's perspective, we assume that overall take-up will increase over the course of the year, but will not reach the long-term average.