Colliers Industrial Report: Waves of deliveries continue across the state

November 2, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report
Q3 2023 South Carolina Industrial

Market Highlights

The construction pipeline across the state yielded another quarter with large amounts of deliveries and absorption. Over 9.6 million square feet were delivered to the market and 3,113,457 square feet were absorbed during the quarter, bringing vacancy up to 7.56%. New construction remained concentrated in Spartanburg County and Berkeley County, which accounted for 54.01% and 33.58% of deliveries, respectively.

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Key Takeaways

  • 3,113,457 square feet were absorbed during Q3
  • Vacancy increased with the delivery of 9,638,180 square feet
  • Rental rates increased year over year

Forecast

Rental rates increased from this time last year by 10.72% despite the delivery of over nine million square feet for the third consecutive quarter. Drawn by its infrastructure, capital investments, port connectivity and labor market, new inventory is expected to absorb as growth in manufacturing continues in South Carolina.

 

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