Cavite accounted for the largest share of industrial and logistics demand in the CALABA corridor in Q1 2026, with a 5.2% vacancy rate—the lowest in the region. Manufacturing occupiers and distribution/logistics users drove the demand, with the largest transaction being a 14,380-sq.m. lease by a halal food exporter at Welborne Industrial Park in Carmona.
A Market Defying Regional Trends
Cavite's industrial sector is outperforming the broader CALABA corridor, which includes Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas. Manufacturing occupiers accounted for 51% of demand in Q1 2026, while distribution and logistics users followed closely at 43%, demonstrating a well-balanced industrial ecosystem. The province's vacancy rate of 5.2% significantly outpaced both Batangas at 5.5% and Laguna at 11.7%, cementing Cavite's position as the most competitive industrial location in the region.
The largest single transaction for the quarter—a 14,380-square-meter lease by a halal food exporter at Welborne Industrial Park in Carmona—highlights the province's growing appeal to food manufacturers and exporters. Total transaction volume reached approximately 30,000 square meters, with Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) warehousing capturing the largest share of activity. This robust leasing activity reflects Cavite's strategic advantages, including its proximity to Metro Manila and improving infrastructure connectivity through projects like CALAX.
A Region Poised for Sustained Growth
The CALABA corridor as a whole remains one of the Philippines' most dynamic property investment destinations, consistently attracting manufacturing locators due to its strategic location and improving infrastructure network. Industrial growth in the area is driven by manufacturers in sectors such as automotive, semi-conductors, and packaging, with investment pledges from foreign companies continuing to flow into the region. CBRE Philippines has highlighted that upcoming infrastructure projects, including the full completion of CALAX and the LRT-1 Cavite Extension, are expected to further enhance the corridor's attractiveness to industrial investors.
The sustained optimism in the CALABA corridor has prompted developers to continue investing in industrial parks and integrated communities across the region. With Cavite already leading in key indicators like vacancy rates, the province is well-positioned to absorb additional demand as manufacturing and logistics activities continue to expand, creating more jobs and economic opportunities for Caviteños.
