The national outlook for industrial real estate in 2026 anticipates the vacancy rate continuing to rise and a fourth consecutive year of moderating demand as the economy weakens and real retail spending growth slows.
US industrial forecast sees more vacancy in 2026 with weakness in tenant demand
Freight recession, decline in import activity weighs on property performance
By Juan Arias
CoStar AnalyticsOctober 28, 2025 | 8:53 P.M.
RELATED ARTICLES
This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.
Watch the video to learn how you can access industry leading CRE news and the data analytics you need to drive success.
This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.
Ready to Learn More?
Sign Up For a Personalized Demo.
Sign Up For a Demo To Learn More.
Already A Subscriber? Sign In