Investors, along with the country’s various fund management companies, have taken advantage of the current environment and the opportunities arising in the warehouse market to generate favorable returns. For this reason, publicly traded investment funds that invest in industrial assets—that is, warehouses—have seen a considerable increase over the past year.

In terms of the amount invested, out of the total of 80.86 million UF in AUM corresponding to real estate assets (approximately 3,180 million dollars), warehouse facilities account for 11%, a proportion that has been growing over the past two years. Total investment in this type of real estate asset amounts to approximately $350 million, with investment so far in 2021 alone reaching nearly $60 million.

In terms of the total area of real estate under management by real estate investment funds, it amounts to approximately 1.48 million m2, with the retail sector accounting for the largest share at 29% of the total, followed by warehousing at 22%.

The pandemic we’ve experienced over the past year has undoubtedly caused great uncertainty and economic crises, but some sectors of the economy have fared well; in the real estate sector, the clear winner is undoubtedly the warehouse sector. The outlook for this type of asset is favorable, as online shopping has become a habit among consumers, and companies must meet this demand by leasing logistics space; as a result, investment opportunities related to this type of asset are expected to continue to emerge.