The United Kingdom leads the European market for warehousing and storage enterprises, boasting a significant share of 39.21% in 2023. Slovakia and Germany follow, although with notably lower percentages of 10.54% and 6.31% respectively. Between 2022 and 2023, Slovakia saw the highest year-on-year growth rate at 19.52%, indicative of rapid market expansion. Conversely, Italy and Cyprus experienced slight declines. Over the past five years, the average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) illustrates varied growth, driven by economic and infrastructure developments in each country.
Future trends to monitor include the evolution of digital solutions and the shift to automated warehousing, which could demand investment in technology and skill development. Additionally, regulatory changes and cross-border cooperation, especially post-Brexit, may significantly impact the number of new enterprises within the region.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Warehousing and Storage Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 39.21 | 2023 | +4.21% | +6.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovakia | 10.54 | 2023 | +11.81% | +19.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6.31 | 2023 | +2.54% | +3.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 5.86 | 2023 | +2.95% | +1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.82 | 2023 | +0.12% | +1.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.7 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5.6 | 2023 | +0.062% | +0.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.53 | 2023 | +2.63% | +2.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.34 | 2023 | +2.91% | +2.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.18 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.89% | View data |
