Forecast: Turnover of Warehousing and Storage in Germany

Over the past decade, the turnover of warehousing and storage in Germany has experienced notable fluctuations. From a value of 9.14 billion euros in 2013, it peaked at 17.64 billion euros in 2016 before stabilizing in the lower teens in subsequent years. The year 2019 saw a significant downturn, but a recovery trend started in 2020. As of 2023, the turnover stood at 15.83 billion euros.

Year-on-year variations exhibited high volatility, with substantial growth in some years (e.g., 2014 experienced a 66.81% increase) and declines in others (e.g., a -28.36% drop in 2018). From 2019 to 2023, the turnover showed positive but moderate growth.

The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a steady growth trajectory, with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.54% anticipated, leading to a forecasted turnover of 21.11 billion euros by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include the impact of automation and digitization in warehousing, shifting consumer behavior towards e-commerce driving demand, and the potential influences of regulatory changes and environmental sustainability initiatives on the industry.