E-commerce and logistic sector accounts for 52% of industrial leasing demand

The electronics and “others” sectors follow the ranking.

The e-commerce and logistics sector leads industrial and logistics leasing demand by net lettable area, accounting for 52%, according to a CBRE report.

The electronics sector follows with a 20% share of the market, whilst “others” sectors account for 7%. The wholesale trade sector accounts for 5%, and medtech for 4%.

The engineering and manufacturing sectors each contribute 3%, whilst the biomedical, technology, and chemical sectors each hold a 2% share.

Third-party logistics providers Maersk, DB Schenker, and DSV completed facilities in 2025, whilst new firms entered the Singapore market to diversify supply chains and pursue nearshoring strategies.

Leasing from semiconductor firms increased, driven by investment in servers and chips for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The report noted that Singapore’s overall industrial sector showed resilience in 2025. Whilst tariff uncertainty delayed some decisions, firms remained focused on business continuity.

Despite cost pressures remaining a factor for future market competitiveness, CBRE said steady momentum is expected to continue into 2026.

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