Global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Industry Growth and Trends Forecast to 2031

Summary

REITs, also known as Real Estate Investment Trust Fund , refer to the trust fund management company by issuing circulated and transferable income certificates to public investors. Raise funds and invest the raised funds in real estate assets developed, operated and managed by professional property management agencies, so as to collect stable cash flow income, and finally invest comprehensive income in proportion to the income certificate held by investors A financial innovation product allocated to investors.

Essentially, on the one hand, REITs are a kind of asset securitization product. The daily operation and management of the property is carried out through a professional property management agency. The rental income generated by the property is distributed to the shareholders of REITs in the form of dividends. Thus, the shareholders of REITs can obtain long-term stable rental income while enjoying property appreciation income. On the other hand, REITs are a kind of trust investment fund, which collects the funds of public investors and is managed by professional institutions. The funds are used to purchase the funds held by the original equity holders.

Commercial properties or infrastructure assets, including commercial properties including office buildings, commercial retail, hotels, apartments, logistics and industrial plants, etc. Infrastructure assets include highways, sewage treatment, waste incineration, hydro/wind/photovoltaic power generation, etc.

From the perspective of investors, the investment value of REITs is mainly reflected in three aspects: First, there is no threshold on the capital side, that is, when REITs are issued in the primary market, the capital side will be divided into numerous shares to attract investors to purchase. There are fewer restrictions on investors and lower thresholds, which can cover all kinds of investors to the maximum. The second is the stable dividend distribution. For investors, REITs are very good value-added and value-preserving investment products. This is mainly based on the asset side. REITs have selected the most value-added and value-preserving objects, that is, real estate assets as the investment target. On the one hand, there are stable rents as cash flow during operation, which can bring stable income to investors. On the other hand, when properties are sold, they can bring value-added income to investors, allowing many small and medium-sized investors to share in the real estate industry. A piece of cake in profit is also one of the concepts of REITs. Third, REITs are very liquid and can be listed/circulated on the open market. Investors can quickly realize their share of REITs in the market like selling stocks.

From the perspective of financiers, the advantages of REITs are mainly reflected in: First, it is conducive to improving financing efficiency. The financing amount of the issuance of REITs is much higher than that of applying for bank mortgages; second, the issuance of REITs can optimize the financial statements of the original stakeholders. The essence of REITs is the sale of properties, and the act of selling can confirm the income brought by the original equity holder’s asset appreciation. On the income statement, the value-added income between the original equity holder’s book cost and the fair value can be realized to achieve optimized profits. The effect of the table indicators; again, the structural stratification and credit enhancement measures in REITs can effectively reduce the financing costs of enterprises; finally, as a relatively high-end product in the real estate finance field, coupled with the current number of REITs issued on the market, there are not many. Once an enterprise successfully issues REITs products, it will not only increase its reputation, but also help establish the enterprise's innovative image in the capital market and build a high-quality brand.

According to APO Research, The global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) market was estimated at US$ million in 2025 and is projected to reach a revised size of US$ million by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2026-2031.

North American market for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2026 through 2031.

Asia-Pacific market for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2026 through 2031.

Europe market for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2026 through 2031.

The major global companies of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) include CITIC Securities, GSUM Fund Management, Ping An Securities, Hengtai Securities, Huatai Securities, Shenzhen Capital Group, Everbright, China Merchants Securities and Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, etc. In 2024, the world's top three vendors accounted for approximately % of the revenue.

Report Scope

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

The Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. This report segments the global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players, are also provided. For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

In this section, the readers will gain an understanding of the key players competing. This report has studied the key growth strategies, such as innovative trends and developments, intensification of product portfolio, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, new product innovation, and geographical expansion, undertaken by these participants to maintain their presence. Apart from business strategies, the study includes current developments and key financials. The readers will also get access to the data related to global revenue, gross margin by manufacturers for the period 2020-2025. This all-inclusive report will certainly serve the clients to stay updated and make effective decisions in their businesses.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Segment by Company

CITIC Securities
GSUM Fund Management
Ping An Securities
Hengtai Securities
Huatai Securities
Shenzhen Capital Group
Everbright
China Merchants Securities
Shenwan Hongyuan Securities
CICC Fund
TF Securities

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Segment by Type

Equity REIT
Mortgage REIT
Hybrid REIT

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Segment by Application

Retail property
Real Estate & Apartment
Office property
Hotel
Infrastructure
Other

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Segment by Region

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries

Key Drivers & Barriers

High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.

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1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
3. This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.
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5. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into which regions to target globally
6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
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Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of global and regional market size and CAGR for the history and forecast period (2020-2025, 2026-2031). It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 4: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 5: Detailed analysis of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) companies' competitive landscape, revenue, market share and ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 6: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product introduction, revenue, recent development, etc.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa, revenue by country.
Chapter 12: Concluding Insights of the report

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