Global Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material 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.
Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material is a class of packaging substrates engineered to protect metals by releasing inhibitor molecules into the headspace of a packaged enclosure, creating a protective molecular layer on exposed surfaces. It enables corrosion prevention during warehousing and transport without wet rust preventatives, so parts can move through packing, receiving, and assembly with fewer cleaning steps and fewer cosmetic or functional rejects. The most common supply formats are VCI treated paper for interleaving and wrapping, polymer films that can be sealed or shrink formed, ready converted bags and liners for unit packs and crates, and auxiliary inserts used to boost protection inside larger enclosures.
From a supply standpoint, VCI packaging material sits at the intersection of substrate manufacturing and chemical delivery control. Producers start with kraft papers and polyolefin films, then rely on compounding and dosing systems to keep inhibitor content stable, plus conversion operations such as coating, extrusion, lamination, printing, and bag making that determine sealing integrity and the way the inhibitor migrates through the pack volume. Differentiation is often won in repeatability rather than novelty: consistent inhibitor loading, predictable protection across mixed metal assemblies, minimal odor or residue, and robust mechanical properties so packaging survives long routes, handling, and repacking events. These factors are why buyers treat grade changes as process changes and push suppliers into strict change control.
On the demand side, VCI packaging material is pulled by industries where corrosion damage quickly becomes warranty cost or export friction. Typical users include metalworking and machining supply chains, automotive and tier component exporters, aerospace logistics and spares, and makers of pumps, valves, fasteners, and other process equipment that ship and store metal goods across climates. Purchasing commonly starts with corrosion tests and packaging trials tied to a defined packout recipe, then shifts to approved vendor lists and yearly supply arrangements for standard widths, gauges, and bag sizes. For high consequence shipments, users also require dual sourcing, documentation of lot traceability, and periodic reconfirmation when substrates, inks, or additive systems change.
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. Industry concentration is moderate, with Top 5 suppliers controlling approximately 40 percent of global revenue, while many regional converters compete on responsiveness, customization, and local inventory. Demand remains structurally strong in North America and Europe because export packaging standards are mature and installed bases of metal parts logistics are large, while China and the broader Asia region keep gaining share as machinery, auto components, and electronics supply chains expand outward. Over the next six years, momentum should come from longer and more complex logistics lanes, higher usage of mixed metal assemblies, and tighter cleanliness requirements that favor dry protection over oily coatings, alongside a steady push toward nitrite free systems and more recyclable substrate choices. Another growth lever is faster qualification workflows, where suppliers and end users apply data driven pack design and digital tracking of route and season conditions to reduce trial cycles and prevent repeat failures, even as volatility in paper and resin inputs and the need for requalification after formulation shifts remain persistent constraints.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material sales for 2026 through 2032. With Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material 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 Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material and breaks down the forecast by Form, 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 Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Form:
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 Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material market?
What factors are driving Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material break out by Form, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material is a class of packaging substrates engineered to protect metals by releasing inhibitor molecules into the headspace of a packaged enclosure, creating a protective molecular layer on exposed surfaces. It enables corrosion prevention during warehousing and transport without wet rust preventatives, so parts can move through packing, receiving, and assembly with fewer cleaning steps and fewer cosmetic or functional rejects. The most common supply formats are VCI treated paper for interleaving and wrapping, polymer films that can be sealed or shrink formed, ready converted bags and liners for unit packs and crates, and auxiliary inserts used to boost protection inside larger enclosures.
From a supply standpoint, VCI packaging material sits at the intersection of substrate manufacturing and chemical delivery control. Producers start with kraft papers and polyolefin films, then rely on compounding and dosing systems to keep inhibitor content stable, plus conversion operations such as coating, extrusion, lamination, printing, and bag making that determine sealing integrity and the way the inhibitor migrates through the pack volume. Differentiation is often won in repeatability rather than novelty: consistent inhibitor loading, predictable protection across mixed metal assemblies, minimal odor or residue, and robust mechanical properties so packaging survives long routes, handling, and repacking events. These factors are why buyers treat grade changes as process changes and push suppliers into strict change control.
On the demand side, VCI packaging material is pulled by industries where corrosion damage quickly becomes warranty cost or export friction. Typical users include metalworking and machining supply chains, automotive and tier component exporters, aerospace logistics and spares, and makers of pumps, valves, fasteners, and other process equipment that ship and store metal goods across climates. Purchasing commonly starts with corrosion tests and packaging trials tied to a defined packout recipe, then shifts to approved vendor lists and yearly supply arrangements for standard widths, gauges, and bag sizes. For high consequence shipments, users also require dual sourcing, documentation of lot traceability, and periodic reconfirmation when substrates, inks, or additive systems change.
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. Industry concentration is moderate, with Top 5 suppliers controlling approximately 40 percent of global revenue, while many regional converters compete on responsiveness, customization, and local inventory. Demand remains structurally strong in North America and Europe because export packaging standards are mature and installed bases of metal parts logistics are large, while China and the broader Asia region keep gaining share as machinery, auto components, and electronics supply chains expand outward. Over the next six years, momentum should come from longer and more complex logistics lanes, higher usage of mixed metal assemblies, and tighter cleanliness requirements that favor dry protection over oily coatings, alongside a steady push toward nitrite free systems and more recyclable substrate choices. Another growth lever is faster qualification workflows, where suppliers and end users apply data driven pack design and digital tracking of route and season conditions to reduce trial cycles and prevent repeat failures, even as volatility in paper and resin inputs and the need for requalification after formulation shifts remain persistent constraints.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material sales for 2026 through 2032. With Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material 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 Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material and breaks down the forecast by Form, 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 Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Form:
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 Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material market?
What factors are driving Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material break out by Form, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
107 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 Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material 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 Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) Packaging Material by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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