Self-storage refers to a service where individuals or businesses rent storage space to keep their belongings. These spaces vary in size and are typically rented on a month-to-month basis, providing a flexible solution for extra storage needs. The industry caters to a wide range of users, from people undergoing a move to businesses needing to store inventory or documents.
Self Storage Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global self storage market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The self storage market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The self-storage market has seen strong growth in recent years. It will grow from $59.03 billion in 2023 to $63.58 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 7.7%. Growth drivers include urbanization, rising real estate prices, lifestyle changes, growing commercial demand, and increased awareness of storage costs and benefits for businesses. The market is expected to reach $86.05 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.9%. Factors driving this growth include the increasing demand for non-conventional storage options, a growing economy, the expansion of small businesses, climate control demand, and rising need for storage. Key trends will include the adoption of technology in storage facilities, growing preference for climate-controlled units, flexible leasing options, value-added services, and an increased demand for smaller storage units.
The expansion of the e-commerce sector is likely to support the growth of the self-storage market in the future. The e-commerce industry involves the online sale and purchase of goods and services, benefiting from increasing consumer preference for personalized and locally sourced products, alongside the convenience of online shopping. The self-storage market offers flexible, cost-effective solutions for e-commerce businesses to manage inventory, seasonal stock, and equipment. For example, in February 2024, the Census Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce reported a 7.5% rise in e-commerce sales in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. This growth in e-commerce is driving the expansion of the self-storage market.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global Self Storage Market ReportThe self storage market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Climate-Controlled Units, Portable Storage, Traditional Storage Units
2) By Storage Unit Size: Small Storage Unit, Medium Storage Unit, Large Storage Unit
3) By Application: Household And Personal Storage, Business Storage, Vehicle And Car Storage
4) By End Users: Commercial, Industrial, Residential
In the self-storage market, businesses are integrating smart storage solutions to improve user experience, security, and operational efficiency. These solutions incorporate advanced technologies like IoT sensors, RFID tracking, and automated inventory management. In September 2023, France-based Vantiva SA introduced Vantiva Smart Storage, a Wi-Fi and IoT software solution for the self-storage industry. It integrates third-party devices and supports various communication protocols, enabling remote 24-hour monitoring and unified control of sensors, HVAC, and access systems through a centralized dashboard. The platform optimizes operations and alerts managers to inefficiencies across multiple locations.
North America was the largest region in the self storage market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the self storage market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.