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Charlotte Industrial Figures Q4 2025

January 16, 2026 5 Minute Read

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—Charlotte’s industrial vacancy dropped in Q4 to 7.5%, supported by 2.3 million sq. ft. of positive net absorption, bringing total year-to-date absorption to 9.5 million sq. ft.
 
—Leasing activity reached 13.2 million sq. ft. year‑to‑date, setting a new market record, with large e-commerce users contributing to elevated transaction volume.
 
—Development activity included 4.2 million sq. ft. under construction, led by projects such as the 898,029-sq. ft. Runway Logistics development in the West submarket and additional builds in Cabarrus, North, and Iredell counties.
 
—Investment volume totaled $792.9 million for the quarter and $2.0 billion year‑to‑date, with notable transactions including the $121.5 million acquisition of Kings Mountain Corporate Center.
 
—Asking rents held steady at $10.05 per sq. ft., while availability declined year‑over‑year, indicating consistent tenant and further creating scarcity for modern, big box facilities.