The self storage market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $68.31 billion in 2025 to $73.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing need for flexible storage solutions, rising urban population density, early adoption of climate-controlled storage, growth in small business storage needs, expansion of household relocation trends.
The self storage market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $98.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart storage technologies, rising demand for portable and automated units, expansion of energy-efficient storage facilities, growth in digital reservation systems, development of advanced surveillance-based storage management. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for digital booking platforms, growth in automated storage access systems, rising use of smart security and surveillance, expansion of mobile-enabled storage management, increasing adoption of energy-efficient facility designs.
The expansion of the e-commerce sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the self storage market in the future. The e-commerce industry involves online buying and selling of goods and services, using digital platforms to reach a global audience and simplify transactions. The sector is growing due to increasing consumer preference for personalized and local products, along with the convenience and accessibility of online shopping. The self-storage market offers the e-commerce industry flexible, cost-effective solutions for managing excess inventory, seasonal stock, and business equipment. For example, in February 2024, the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reported that e-commerce sales in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 7.5% compared to the same period in 2022. Consequently, the growth of e-commerce platforms is boosting the self storage market.
Leading companies in the self-storage market are implementing smart storage solutions to enhance customer experience, improve security, and streamline operations. Smart storage integrates advanced technologies with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tracking, and automated inventory management systems to optimize storage space, improve accessibility, and enhance security within storage facilities. For instance, in September 2023, Vantiva SA, a France-based telecommunications company, introduced Vantiva Smart Storage. This innovative Wi-Fi and IoT software solution for the self-storage industry allows integration of third-party devices and subsystems while supporting various communication protocols. It enables 24-hour remote and secure monitoring of essential assets with alert features, unifying all technology subsystems, including sensors, HVAC, and access control, into a single dashboard for operators to oversee operations, identify inefficiencies, and respond to alerts across multiple locations.
In September 2023, Public Storage, a US-based self-storage company, acquired Simply Self Storage for $2.2 billion. This acquisition aims to enhance Public Storage's market presence by adding 127 properties with a total of 9 million rentable square feet, reinforcing its position as a leading player in the self-storage industry. Simply Self Storage is a US-based company specializing in self-storage platforms.
Major companies operating in the self storage market are U-Haul, Public Storage, Extra Space Storage, CubeSmart, Life Storage Inc., National Storage Affiliates Trust, Shurgard Self Storage, Storage Solutions, Big Yellow Self Storage Company, Safestore, SmartStop Self Storage, StorQuest Self Storage, Metro Self Storage, StorageMart, Simply Self Storage, Prime Storage, iStorage, Westport Properties, Global Self Storage Inc., Lok'nStore, Central Self Storage, Metro Mini Storage.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the self-storage market by raising costs for imported steel, security systems, HVAC units, and modular storage components. Markets in North America and Europe face higher development costs for new facilities due to dependence on foreign metal structures and electronic equipment. Nonetheless, tariffs promote regional manufacturing of prefabricated storage units and domestic security technologies.
The self-storage market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides self-storage market statistics, including self-storage industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a self-storage market share, detailed self-storage market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the self-storage industry. This self-storage market research report delivers a complete perspective on everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
Self-storage is a service where individuals or businesses can rent storage space to keep their belongings. These spaces come in various sizes and are typically rented on a monthly basis, offering a flexible solution for additional storage needs. The industry serves a diverse clientele, including people who are moving and businesses that need to store inventory or documents.
Self-storage options include climate-controlled units, portable storage, and traditional storage units. Climate-controlled units feature heating and cooling systems that maintain stable temperatures and humidity levels, making them suitable for storing sensitive items such as electronics, artwork, and important documents that need protection from extreme weather. Storage unit sizes range from small to large, accommodating different needs such as household and personal storage, business storage, and vehicle storage. The end users include commercial, industrial, and residential customers.North America was the largest region in the self storage market in 2025. 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. The countries covered in the self storage market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The self-storage market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as access services, unit rental, convenience service, specialized storage, and business storage solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The self storage market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $98.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart storage technologies, rising demand for portable and automated units, expansion of energy-efficient storage facilities, growth in digital reservation systems, development of advanced surveillance-based storage management. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for digital booking platforms, growth in automated storage access systems, rising use of smart security and surveillance, expansion of mobile-enabled storage management, increasing adoption of energy-efficient facility designs.
The expansion of the e-commerce sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the self storage market in the future. The e-commerce industry involves online buying and selling of goods and services, using digital platforms to reach a global audience and simplify transactions. The sector is growing due to increasing consumer preference for personalized and local products, along with the convenience and accessibility of online shopping. The self-storage market offers the e-commerce industry flexible, cost-effective solutions for managing excess inventory, seasonal stock, and business equipment. For example, in February 2024, the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reported that e-commerce sales in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 7.5% compared to the same period in 2022. Consequently, the growth of e-commerce platforms is boosting the self storage market.
Leading companies in the self-storage market are implementing smart storage solutions to enhance customer experience, improve security, and streamline operations. Smart storage integrates advanced technologies with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tracking, and automated inventory management systems to optimize storage space, improve accessibility, and enhance security within storage facilities. For instance, in September 2023, Vantiva SA, a France-based telecommunications company, introduced Vantiva Smart Storage. This innovative Wi-Fi and IoT software solution for the self-storage industry allows integration of third-party devices and subsystems while supporting various communication protocols. It enables 24-hour remote and secure monitoring of essential assets with alert features, unifying all technology subsystems, including sensors, HVAC, and access control, into a single dashboard for operators to oversee operations, identify inefficiencies, and respond to alerts across multiple locations.
In September 2023, Public Storage, a US-based self-storage company, acquired Simply Self Storage for $2.2 billion. This acquisition aims to enhance Public Storage's market presence by adding 127 properties with a total of 9 million rentable square feet, reinforcing its position as a leading player in the self-storage industry. Simply Self Storage is a US-based company specializing in self-storage platforms.
Major companies operating in the self storage market are U-Haul, Public Storage, Extra Space Storage, CubeSmart, Life Storage Inc., National Storage Affiliates Trust, Shurgard Self Storage, Storage Solutions, Big Yellow Self Storage Company, Safestore, SmartStop Self Storage, StorQuest Self Storage, Metro Self Storage, StorageMart, Simply Self Storage, Prime Storage, iStorage, Westport Properties, Global Self Storage Inc., Lok'nStore, Central Self Storage, Metro Mini Storage.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the self-storage market by raising costs for imported steel, security systems, HVAC units, and modular storage components. Markets in North America and Europe face higher development costs for new facilities due to dependence on foreign metal structures and electronic equipment. Nonetheless, tariffs promote regional manufacturing of prefabricated storage units and domestic security technologies.
The self-storage market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides self-storage market statistics, including self-storage industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a self-storage market share, detailed self-storage market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the self-storage industry. This self-storage market research report delivers a complete perspective on everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
Self-storage is a service where individuals or businesses can rent storage space to keep their belongings. These spaces come in various sizes and are typically rented on a monthly basis, offering a flexible solution for additional storage needs. The industry serves a diverse clientele, including people who are moving and businesses that need to store inventory or documents.
Self-storage options include climate-controlled units, portable storage, and traditional storage units. Climate-controlled units feature heating and cooling systems that maintain stable temperatures and humidity levels, making them suitable for storing sensitive items such as electronics, artwork, and important documents that need protection from extreme weather. Storage unit sizes range from small to large, accommodating different needs such as household and personal storage, business storage, and vehicle storage. The end users include commercial, industrial, and residential customers.North America was the largest region in the self storage market in 2025. 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. The countries covered in the self storage market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The self-storage market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as access services, unit rental, convenience service, specialized storage, and business storage solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Self Storage Market Characteristics
3. Self Storage Market Supply Chain Analysis
4. Global Self Storage Market Trends and Strategies
5. Self Storage Market Analysis of End Use Industries
7. Global Self Storage Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
8. Global Self Storage Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
9. Self Storage Market Segmentation
10. Self Storage Market Regional and Country Analysis
11. Asia-Pacific Self Storage Market
12. China Self Storage Market
13. India Self Storage Market
14. Japan Self Storage Market
15. Australia Self Storage Market
16. Indonesia Self Storage Market
17. South Korea Self Storage Market
18. Taiwan Self Storage Market
19. South East Asia Self Storage Market
20. Western Europe Self Storage Market
21. UK Self Storage Market
22. Germany Self Storage Market
23. France Self Storage Market
24. Italy Self Storage Market
25. Spain Self Storage Market
26. Eastern Europe Self Storage Market
27. Russia Self Storage Market
28. North America Self Storage Market
29. USA Self Storage Market
30. Canada Self Storage Market
31. South America Self Storage Market
32. Brazil Self Storage Market
33. Middle East Self Storage Market
34. Africa Self Storage Market
36. Self Storage Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
37. Self Storage Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
40. Self Storage Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
41. Appendix
Executive Summary
Self Storage Market Global Report 2026 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses self storage market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for self storage? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The self storage market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Climate-Controlled Units; Portable Storage; Traditional Storage Units2) 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
Subsegments:
1) By Climate-Controlled Units: Temperature-Controlled Units; Humidity-Controlled Units; Combined Temperature And Humidity-Controlled Units2) By Portable Storage: Mobile Storage Containers; On-Demand Storage Units
3) By Traditional Storage Units: Indoor Storage Units; Outdoor Storage Units; Drive-Up Storage Units
Companies Mentioned: U-Haul; Public Storage; Extra Space Storage; CubeSmart; Life Storage Inc.; National Storage Affiliates Trust; Shurgard Self Storage; Storage Solutions; Big Yellow Self Storage Company; Safestore; SmartStop Self Storage; StorQuest Self Storage; Metro Self Storage; StorageMart; Simply Self Storage; Prime Storage; iStorage; Westport Properties; Global Self Storage Inc.; Lok'nStore; Central Self Storage; Metro Mini Storage
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Self Storage market report include:- U-Haul
- Public Storage
- Extra Space Storage
- CubeSmart
- Life Storage Inc.
- National Storage Affiliates Trust
- Shurgard Self Storage
- Storage Solutions
- Big Yellow Self Storage Company
- Safestore
- SmartStop Self Storage
- StorQuest Self Storage
- Metro Self Storage
- StorageMart
- Simply Self Storage
- Prime Storage
- iStorage
- Westport Properties
- Global Self Storage Inc.
- Lok'nStore
- Central Self Storage
- Metro Mini Storage
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | January 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 73.54 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 98.46 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.6% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 23 |
