{"id":1004769964,"date":"2025-08-29T01:22:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/?p=1004769964"},"modified":"2025-09-16T05:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:00:16","slug":"top-5-metros-for-industrial-deliveries-h1-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-5-metros-for-industrial-deliveries-h1-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Metros for Industrial Deliveries in H1 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The industrial real estate sector continues to evolve, driven by e-commerce, reshoring and supply chain optimization. Year-to-date through June, developers delivered\u00a0149.3 million square feet\u00a0of new industrial space nationwide\u2014down\u00a035 percent\u00a0from the\u00a0228.3 million square feet\u00a0completed by the same time in 2024, according to Yardi Research Data. The number of projects also fell sharply, from\u00a0993\u00a0in 2024 to\u00a0595\u00a0this year, reflecting a broader market recalibration amid tighter financing conditions and rising vacancy rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, with\u00a0348 million square feet\u00a0under construction and\u00a0389 million square feet in the planning stages, the sector remains resilient. Developers appear to be recalibrating timelines and focusing on high-demand markets\u2014like the five metros below\u2014where fundamentals remain strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the national slowdown, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/phoenixs-industrial-market-sees-slower-deliveries-strong-starts\/\">several metros continue to outperform<\/a>, driven by strategic location advantages, tenant demand and long-term logistics trends. In some cases, deliveries have slowed intentionally to allow absorption to catch up; in others, new markets are emerging as viable alternatives to traditional hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"Top 5 Metros for Industrial Deliveries in H1 2025\" aria-label=\"Table\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-iLWjc\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/iLWjc\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" height=\"371\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";r.style.height=d}}})}();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This list highlights the five metros with the highest industrial deliveries in the first half of 2025, based on square footage, provided by Yardi Research Data. While each market tells a different story, they all reflect how industrial development is evolving in response to shifting economic and supply chain dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-phoenix\">1. Phoenix<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004754603\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/xnrgy-delivers-1st-us-manufacturing-plant\/xnrgy-climate-systems-xnrgy-climate-systems-opens-state-of-the-a\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/XNRGY_1-e1744796303378.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1157,868\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;XNRGY Climate Systems&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;XNRGY Breaks Ground on Sustainable Manufacturing Facility in Mesa, Arizona (CNW Group\/XNRGY Climate Systems)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;XNRGY Climate Systems-XNRGY\\u00a0Climate\\u00a0Systems Opens\\u00a0State-of-the-A&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"XNRGY Climate Systems-XNRGY\u00a0Climate\u00a0Systems Opens\u00a0State-of-the-A\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Rendering of XNRGY&#8217;s manufacturing facility at 9019 E. Technology Way in Mesa, Ariz.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Rendering of XNRGY&#8217;s manufacturing facility at 9019 E. Technology Way in Mesa, Ariz. Image courtesy of XNRGY Climate Systems&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/XNRGY_1-e1744796303378.jpg?w=1024\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/XNRGY_1-e1744796303378.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Rendering of XNRGY's manufacturing facility at 9019 E. Technology Way in Mesa, Ariz.\" class=\"wp-image-1004754603\" style=\"width:369px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/XNRGY_1-e1744796303378.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/XNRGY_1-e1744796303378.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/XNRGY_1-e1744796303378.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/04\/XNRGY_1-e1744796303378.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rendering of XNRGY&#8217;s manufacturing facility at 9019 E. Technology Way in Mesa, Ariz., which came online this year<em> Image courtesy of XNRGY Climate Systems<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Phoenix leads the nation in industrial deliveries as of the first half of 2025, with&nbsp;11.2 million square feet&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/xnrgy-delivers-1st-us-manufacturing-plant\/\">completed across&nbsp;52 projects<\/a>, Yardi Research Data shows. While this marks a sharp decline from&nbsp;19.6 million square feet&nbsp;delivered by the same time last year, the metro\u2019s dominance remains intact. The drop reflects a strategic shift rather than a market retreat. Developers appear to be pacing deliveries to match tenant absorption, especially as vacancy rates ticked up in late 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, Phoenix\u2019s pipeline is robust:\u00a016.8 million square feet\u00a0were under construction across 76 projects as of June and\u00a039 million square feet\u00a0are in planning stages. Construction starts slowed to\u00a06.7 million square feet in the first half of the year, down from\u00a08.8 million\u00a0last year, suggesting a more cautious approach amid rising interest rates and tighter capital markets. Yet, Phoenix\u2019s proximity to Southern California, favorable tax climate and growing population continue to make it a top-tier logistics hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-kansas-city-mo\">2. Kansas City, Mo.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kansas City has emerged as 2025\u2019s industrial dark horse. Year-to-date as of June, developers delivered\u00a010.6 million square feet of industrial space across 13 properties\u2014a staggering leap from just\u00a02.9 million square feet\u00a0at the same point last year. This\u00a0260 percent year-over-year increase\u00a0is the result of targeted development strategies and growing demand for centrally located distribution space. Kansas City\u2019s appeal lies in its access to national freight corridors and affordable land, making it a cost-effective alternative to coastal markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, construction starts remained minimal\u2014just\u00a01.1 million square feet\u00a0across\u00a0two projects\u2014indicating developers are building to demand rather than spec. The under-construction pipeline is modest, with\u00a03 million square feet\u00a0under construction across eight projects and\u00a05.9 million square feet\u00a0in planned projects. Kansas City\u2019s performance suggests a market that\u2019s not just growing\u2014it\u2019s being reshaped by logistics operators seeking efficiency and reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-philadelphia\">3. Philadelphia<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004761062\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/portman-delivers-1st-phase-of-330m-philly-area-project\/trade-center-execution-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Portman_I-76-Trade-Center.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ANAFI Ai&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Trade Center - Execution 1&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1748779344&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.31&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00067199999466538&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Trade Center - Execution 1&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Trade Center &#8211; Execution 1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Property at 1130 Pottstown Pike, Exton, Pa.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I-76 Trade Center includes Happy Days Park, a greenspace featuring several historic farm structures. Image courtesy of Portman Holdings&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Portman_I-76-Trade-Center.jpg?w=1024\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Portman_I-76-Trade-Center.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Aerial shot of I-76 Trade Center's phase one, an industrial campus in Exton, Pa.\" class=\"wp-image-1004761062\" style=\"width:396px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Portman_I-76-Trade-Center.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Portman_I-76-Trade-Center.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Portman_I-76-Trade-Center.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Portman_I-76-Trade-Center.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The first phase of I-76 Trade Center in Exton, Pa., came online earlier in 2025. The campus includes Happy Days Park, a greenspace featuring several historic farm structures. <em>Image courtesy of Portman Holdings<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Philadelphia\u2019s industrial sector is undergoing a profound transformation. During the first half of 2025, industrial deliveries surpassed\u00a09 million square feet, up from\u00a02.3 million square feet\u00a0a year earlier\u2014a nearly\u00a0fourfold increase. This surge reflects rising demand for logistics space in the Northeast, driven by e-commerce and cold storage needs. The market\u2019s proximity to major ports and population centers makes it a strategic choice for regional distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of June, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/hanover-breaks-ground-on-philly-area-industrial-project\/\">the active pipeline<\/a> totaled 6 million square feet under construction, or 22 projects, and\u00a0an additional 6.8 million square feet\u00a0planned, Yardi Research Data shows. However, construction starts have slowed to\u00a01.5 million square feet, down from\u00a07.3 million\u00a0last year, possibly due to permitting delays or a wait-and-see approach amid economic uncertainty. Still, Philadelphia\u2019s performance signals its growing relevance in the national industrial landscape, especially as tenants seek alternatives to pricier New Jersey and New York City submarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-dallas\">4. Dallas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dallas saw a significant drop in industrial deliveries in the first half of 2025, with\u00a08.7 million square feet\u00a0across 48 projects completed, less than half the\u00a019.6 million square feet\u00a0delivered during the same period last year. The decline likely reflects a strategic pause following years of aggressive development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, most metrics remain strong: Dallas had 30.8 million square feet\u00a0under construction across 127 properties and\u00a020.9 million square feet\u00a0in the planning stages as of June, sporting the largest pipeline nationally. Construction starts rose to\u00a012.5 million square feet through June, up from\u00a08.9 million\u00a0during the same time last year, suggesting developers are still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/qa-whats-driving-industrial-demand\/\">bullish on long-term demand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The metro\u2019s location, robust infrastructure and a business-friendly environment continue to attract national logistics players. The current slowdown in deliveries may be temporary, as the market absorbs existing inventory before the next wave of completions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"U.S. Metros With Top Industrial Deliveries by Sq Ft\" aria-label=\"Symbol map\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-Qmd7j\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/Qmd7j\/1\/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" height=\"474\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";r.style.height=d}}})}();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-houston\">5. Houston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Houston\u2019s industrial market held steady during the first half of 2025, with\u00a08.1 million square feet\u00a0across 35 projects delivered, virtually unchanged from\u00a08.4 million square feet\u00a0one year prior. But beneath the surface, momentum is building. Construction starts jumped to\u00a08.6 million square feet, up from\u00a05.3 million\u00a0last year, indicating renewed developer confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The metro had&nbsp;16.7 million square feet&nbsp;under construction as of June and&nbsp;20.3 million square feet&nbsp;planned, pointing to sustained growth. Houston\u2019s port access, energy sector and expanding population continue to support demand for logistics and manufacturing space. While other markets are recalibrating, Houston is quietly scaling up, positioning itself for a larger role in national supply chains. The consistency in deliveries paired with rising starts suggests a stable market with room to grow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From desert to prairie to port, these markets are shaping the future of the sector, Yardi Research Data shows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":741,"featured_media":1004769974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21782,21808,21748,41288,23891],"tags":[39329],"class_list":["post-1004769964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-development","category-featured","category-industrial","category-rc-listicles","category-national","tag-topofthelist"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top 5 Metros for Industrial Deliveries in H1 2025 - 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