Scandinavia Self-Storage Market Trends

Market Trends of Scandinavia Self-Storage Industry

Personal Storage Segment to Drive the Market

• In the present scenario in the Scandinavia region, house owners and customers are going engagingly when it comes to their tangible properties. Inclinations in the housing market support downsizing to compact and small living spaces like condos, which prompt house owners to determine whether they're running or abandoning larger items.
• In the Scandinavia region, in many advanced countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, several building types have flourished like self-storage lockers. They've demonstrated to be one of the most significant income-generating sources in real estate over the past years.
• Administrators in the self-storage services business in the region have profited from constant need from Australian customers over the past five years. Customers that are relocating for work or study often use business services, as few competitive replacements exist. Users in the transition between primary areas of residence are other sources of business requirements.
• Almost all new self-storage sites are automated, with no staff on the premises with operators using Web-based advertising and online order processes and governing main access largely by GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication), with video surveillance systems for monitoring critical access and exit points and individual locks on every unit.

Norway Expected to Dominate the Market

• Since the Scandinavia self-storage market is still developing, Norway is still in its nascent stage compared to other countries in the region. The growth in this industry in the country is anticipated to be assertive, during the forecast period, due to the trends of grown urbanization and developed economic outlook, which have led to further business growth.
• OK Minilager is the biggest Self Storage chain in Norway, operating more than 70 facilities across the country. The business gives a low-cost storage solution to both individuals and firms. In addition to price, the firm has a focus on security and ready access for its clients.
• However, in March current year, Self Storage Group ASA announced has entered into an agreement to acquire a property in , Norway Pilotveien in Kristiansund for The property is valued at NOK 16,5 million (1.55 USD Billion) and a potential rentable area of 1250 square meters. which is projected to open in Q1 next year and will be operated under the City Self-Storage brand.
• Increasing urbanization is one of the notable factors that are driving market growth in Norway. According to the World Bank, utban population in Norway was reported at 45,06,374 in the year befor previous year. The growing urban community means smaller and more expensive living places in towns and the creation of more renters who move around more often.
• The growing trend in the eCommerce sector, starting physical stores for pick-up and delivery, also encourages the growth of the self-storage market in Norway. For instance, In terms of internet penetration, Norway ranks among the top European countries with a 100 % Internet user population.. Moreover, approximately 92% of Norwegians shop online according to the E-commerce Europe Report with only Denmark and the Netherlands having a higher rate of online shoppers.