VCIs are specialty chemical products that release protective vapors to protect metal surfaces during storage or transit. Production is niche but growing steadily, particularly in packaging and export logistics. In 2025, manufacturers expanded production to meet rising demand in automotive and electronics export packaging sectors. Prices have been gradually increasing—typically 2–4 % annually—due to rising raw material costs (amines, salts) and improved performance formulations (longer protection lifetimes). Forecast suggests continued modest growth in both production volume and price over the next five years, driven by rising corrosion-conscious global logistics markets.