Global Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 597 million in 2025 to US$ 831 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2026 to 2032.
Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) is a corrosion control technology in which inhibitor chemistry volatilizes from a carrier material, moves through the atmosphere inside an enclosed package, and then deposits onto metal surfaces to suppress corrosion reactions. In practice, the protection comes from vapor transport plus surface adsorption or condensation in the pack headspace, allowing even recessed features such as threads, cavities, and crevices to receive protection without direct liquid coating. VPCI is also referred to in industry as VCI and vapor phase inhibitors, reflecting the same mechanism of protection through an enclosed microclimate around the metal.
In logistics workflows, VPCI is implemented through packaging materials rather than through post-processing steps. The most common commercial embodiments are kraft-based papers manufactured with inhibitor chemistry, polyethylene films manufactured with inhibitor chemistry, and converted formats such as bags, liners, and shrouds that create the enclosed space needed for vapor action. Where pack geometries are large or hard to seal tightly, accessory formats such as emitters or dual-function inserts may be used to maintain inhibitor availability within the enclosure. This approach is widely chosen when users want to avoid oiling or greasing parts, reduce cleaning at receiving, and lower corrosion-related rework risk during storage and shipment.
Upstream, VPCI packaging material supply chains look like a hybrid of substrate manufacturing and precision converting. Base papers and polyolefin films are combined with inhibitor delivery systems through impregnation, coating, or polymer integration, then converted into rolls, sheets, bags, and custom formats via slitting, printing, sealing, and lamination. The competitive edge is often built on reliable inhibitor loading, repeatable vapor release behavior, and conversion quality that preserves seal integrity and mechanical robustness while meeting odor, residue, and compatibility requirements for different metals. Buyers tend to treat grade selection as part of packaging engineering, so suppliers that can support validation, documentation, and controlled change management are more likely to be qualified for export lanes and mission-critical spare parts programs.
In the current market, global production is around 101,420 MT, with an average selling price of about 6,016 USD per MT EXW basis. Using the provided market structure, industry concentration is moderate, with Top 5 suppliers controlling approximately 40 percent of global revenue, while a long tail of regional converters competes on turnaround speed, format customization, and proximity to industrial clusters. Demand remains structurally strongest in North America and Europe where corrosion control specifications and export packing practices are mature, and it continues to broaden in China and the wider Asia region as machinery, automotive components, and electronics shipments expand into longer and more complex logistics routes. Over the next six years, momentum is expected to come from greater use of mixed-metal assemblies, stronger preferences for dry and cleaner protection, and continuing development of nitrite free systems and more recyclable substrate choices, alongside more data-driven packaging programs that shorten qualification cycles and reduce repeat corrosion incidents through route- and season-aware pack design.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) sales for 2026 through 2032. With Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI).
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
VCI Paper
VCI Film
VCI Bag
Others
Segmentation by Metal System:
Ferrous Metals
Non Ferrous Metals
Multi Metal
Segmentation by Packaging Role:
Primary Wrap
Interleaving
Bags and Liners
Shrouds and Covers
Emitters and Accessories
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Metallurgy Industry
Aerospace Industry
Automotive Industry
Oil Gas and Process Industries
Electronics Industry
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Cortec Corporation
Northern Technologies International Corporation
Daubert Cromwell
Propagroup
BRANOpac GmbH
Armor Protective Packaging
Intertape Polymer Group
Transcendia
AICELLO CORPORATION
Rust-X
Sealed Air
VCIplus
Suzhou Rustop Protective Packaging
Tianjin Weisai Technology Development
Shenyang Rustproof Packaging Material
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market?
What factors are driving Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) is a corrosion control technology in which inhibitor chemistry volatilizes from a carrier material, moves through the atmosphere inside an enclosed package, and then deposits onto metal surfaces to suppress corrosion reactions. In practice, the protection comes from vapor transport plus surface adsorption or condensation in the pack headspace, allowing even recessed features such as threads, cavities, and crevices to receive protection without direct liquid coating. VPCI is also referred to in industry as VCI and vapor phase inhibitors, reflecting the same mechanism of protection through an enclosed microclimate around the metal.
In logistics workflows, VPCI is implemented through packaging materials rather than through post-processing steps. The most common commercial embodiments are kraft-based papers manufactured with inhibitor chemistry, polyethylene films manufactured with inhibitor chemistry, and converted formats such as bags, liners, and shrouds that create the enclosed space needed for vapor action. Where pack geometries are large or hard to seal tightly, accessory formats such as emitters or dual-function inserts may be used to maintain inhibitor availability within the enclosure. This approach is widely chosen when users want to avoid oiling or greasing parts, reduce cleaning at receiving, and lower corrosion-related rework risk during storage and shipment.
Upstream, VPCI packaging material supply chains look like a hybrid of substrate manufacturing and precision converting. Base papers and polyolefin films are combined with inhibitor delivery systems through impregnation, coating, or polymer integration, then converted into rolls, sheets, bags, and custom formats via slitting, printing, sealing, and lamination. The competitive edge is often built on reliable inhibitor loading, repeatable vapor release behavior, and conversion quality that preserves seal integrity and mechanical robustness while meeting odor, residue, and compatibility requirements for different metals. Buyers tend to treat grade selection as part of packaging engineering, so suppliers that can support validation, documentation, and controlled change management are more likely to be qualified for export lanes and mission-critical spare parts programs.
In the current market, global production is around 101,420 MT, with an average selling price of about 6,016 USD per MT EXW basis. Using the provided market structure, industry concentration is moderate, with Top 5 suppliers controlling approximately 40 percent of global revenue, while a long tail of regional converters competes on turnaround speed, format customization, and proximity to industrial clusters. Demand remains structurally strongest in North America and Europe where corrosion control specifications and export packing practices are mature, and it continues to broaden in China and the wider Asia region as machinery, automotive components, and electronics shipments expand into longer and more complex logistics routes. Over the next six years, momentum is expected to come from greater use of mixed-metal assemblies, stronger preferences for dry and cleaner protection, and continuing development of nitrite free systems and more recyclable substrate choices, alongside more data-driven packaging programs that shorten qualification cycles and reduce repeat corrosion incidents through route- and season-aware pack design.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) sales for 2026 through 2032. With Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI).
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
VCI Paper
VCI Film
VCI Bag
Others
Segmentation by Metal System:
Ferrous Metals
Non Ferrous Metals
Multi Metal
Segmentation by Packaging Role:
Primary Wrap
Interleaving
Bags and Liners
Shrouds and Covers
Emitters and Accessories
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Metallurgy Industry
Aerospace Industry
Automotive Industry
Oil Gas and Process Industries
Electronics Industry
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Cortec Corporation
Northern Technologies International Corporation
Daubert Cromwell
Propagroup
BRANOpac GmbH
Armor Protective Packaging
Intertape Polymer Group
Transcendia
AICELLO CORPORATION
Rust-X
Sealed Air
VCIplus
Suzhou Rustop Protective Packaging
Tianjin Weisai Technology Development
Shenyang Rustproof Packaging Material
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market?
What factors are driving Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
115 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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