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Decentralization Still a Challenge: Three States Concentrate Nearly 90% of Industrial Properties Demand in Brazil

  • Despite move-outs in states like Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Sul, strong demand in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro ensured net growth for the sector
Felipe Lima, head of business development at Shopee, which leased logistics space in four different regions of São Paulo
Felipe Lima, head of business development at Shopee, which leased logistics space in four different regions of São Paulo
By: SiiLA News
05/19/2025

Despite efforts to expand logistics beyond the traditional axis, the latest data from SiiLA indicate that operations remain heavily concentrated in Brazil’s Southeast region. In the first quarter of 2025, 988,300 square meters of gross area were leased nationwide, according to the Market Analytics platform from SiiLA. Although other states recorded isolated activity, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro accounted for nearly 90% of the country’s gross absorption.

SiiLA’s market intelligence team describes the quarter as one of “reallocations”: while the absorption volume was substantial, there were also significant returns — yet few states posted a negative balance.

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