VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) film is a new generation of innovative high-tech product based on the combination of polymer materials and VCI gas phase anti rust technology development. After the VCI film is sealed by the packaging of the rust proof item, the VCI contained in the film begins to sublime and emit rust proof gas factors, diffuse and penetrate to the surface of the rust proof item and adsorb onto it, forming a dense protective film layer with a single molecule thickness, isolating various factors that induce rust from contact with the surface of the rust proof item, thereby effectively preventing the occurrence of rust.

Overview of Market Development

VCI film has the characteristics of transparency, good barrier properties, long anti rust period, and easy use. It is a new generation of anti-rust packaging material with economy and environmental friendliness. In recent years, the global VCI film market has shown a steady growth trend. According to research data from Bezos, the estimated global VCI film market size in 2024 is $412 million, an increase of 5.25% compared to 2023.

In the future, as the demand for rust proof packaging continues to increase in various industries, especially in the metal industry, the VCI film market will further expand. It is expected that by 2029, the global VCI film market size will increase to $548 million. The CAGR for 2024-2029 is estimated to be 5.87%.

Analysis of Market Competition Pattern

From the perspective of market competition, the concentration of the global VCI film market is moderate, with the top 3 companies accounting for approximately 36% of the market share in 2023. The top three companies were Aicello Corporation, Cortec Corporation, and BRANOPAc. In 2023, these three companies' revenue shares in the global market for VCI films were 19.87%, 8.21%, and 7.53%, respectively. ‌ 

Source: www.globalmarketmonitor.com

Segmented Market Analysis

From the perspective of product types, based on their different functional characteristics, VCI films can usually be subdivided into types such as stretch VCI films and shrink VCI films. Among them, the segmented type of stretch film holds a significant market share, with an estimated 36.72% in 2024.

From the perspective of downstream application patterns, gas-phase anti rust films are widely used in various fields such as automobiles, steel, machinery, and electronics. Among them, the automotive industry is the largest downstream application market, with an estimated application share of 34.27% in 2024.

	Market Size (Million USD)	Market Share
Segmented by Type
Stretch VCI Films	151.14	36.72%
Shrink VCI Films	83.13	20.20%
Others	177.30	43.08%
Segmented by Application
Automotive	141.05	34.27%
Steel	48.49	11.78%
Machinery	77.92	18.93%
Electronics	37.73	9.17%
Others	106.39	25.85%