HISTORIC SECTORS FACING THE CHALLENGERS
HISTORIC SECTORS FACING THE CHALLENGERS
SHARE OF TRANSACTIONS OVER 1,000 SQ M BY ACTIVITY SECTOR, % OF VOLUME (SQ M)
A leading quartet still in place — but a strong showing from Chemicals/Pharma and Schools. La Défense's mid- and large-market office demand is still led by industrial, tech and banking & insurance firms — but over the past 5 years, Chemicals & Pharma (+600 pts) and Schools (+800 pts) have been particularly active in real-estate terms.
CHANGE IN SHARE (BASIS POINTS)
CURRENT RANK SECTOR OF ACTIVITY
2015-2019 2021-2025
1
Tech
13%
16%
+300 -1100
2
Processing & manufacturing industries
24%
13%
High-Tech industries
9%
12%
+300
3
4%
10%
+600
including Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
4
Banking & Insurance
12%
11%
-100
5
Schools & Training
2%
10%
+800
6
Transport & Logistics
2%
6%
+400
7
Audit & Consulting
13%
5%
-800
8
Cleaning - Maintenance – Security
1%
4%
+300
8 ex aequo Public sector
1%
4%
+300
Retail & Distribution
3%
4%
+100
8 ex-aequo
New entry
including Luxury & et Fashion
0%
2%
9
Real Estate Services
4%
3%
-100
9 ex-aequo Communication & Creative
1%
3%
+200
9 ex-aequo HR & Staffing
1%
3%
+200
10
Engineering & design firm
3%
2%
-100
10 ex-aequo Coworking & Flexible spaces
6%
2%
-400
11
Associations - Organisations – Unions
1%
1%
=
11 ex-aequo Hospitality - Catering - Tourism
4%
0,50%
-350
Source: Cushman & Wakefield Mid-market (1,000–5,000 sq m) and Large-market (over 5,000 sq m) deals
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LA DEFENSE MOVES 2026
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