Vacuum Insulation Panel Market Report 2026

The vacuum insulation panel market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.12 billion in 2025 to $8.56 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption in refrigeration systems, increasing need for high-efficiency insulation, development of silica-based core materials, rising construction thermal performance standards, growing cold-chain logistics demand.

The vacuum insulation panel market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of energy-efficient building regulations, rising demand for ultra-thin insulation, increasing investment in cold-chain infrastructure, advancements in barrier film technologies, growth in custom-shaped vip applications. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of vips in high-efficiency building insulation, rising adoption in cold-chain and refrigeration equipment, growing demand for thin, space-saving thermal insulation solutions, expansion of vip applications in specialty logistics and packaging, development of high-durability vacuum barrier films.

The growing emphasis on energy efficiency is anticipated to drive the expansion of the vacuum insulation panel market in the coming years. Energy efficiency refers to the effective use of energy to achieve a desired result while minimizing waste and lowering energy consumption. Vacuum insulation panels, or VIPs, are crucial for energy efficiency as they provide high levels of thermal insulation in buildings and refrigeration, which can lead to reduced energy consumption and costs. For example, in July 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a government agency in the U.S., reported that total energy consumption in the U.S. was approximately 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2023, marking a 1.3% decrease from 2022. This overall reduction was mainly driven by a significant 5.5% drop in energy use in the residential sector and a 3.3% decline in the commercial sector. Consequently, the increasing focus on energy efficiency is fueling the growth of the vacuum insulation panel market.

Major companies operating in the vacuum insulation panel market are prioritizing the development of technological advancements such as fumed silica core encapsulation to improve the thermal performance, durability, and energy efficiency of insulation solutions. Fumed silica core encapsulation involves enclosing a fumed silica core within a protective barrier film to maintain vacuum conditions and enhance the insulation panel’s thermal efficiency and structural stability. For example, in April 2025, Kingspan Insulation North America, a US-based insulation manufacturing company, introduced OPTIM-R E, an encapsulated vacuum insulation panel designed for modern energy-efficient roofing systems. The product incorporates a proprietary spray coating that provides added protection against on-site damage while preserving exceptional thermal performance, enabling builders to meet strict efficiency requirements without increasing roof height - representing a state-of-the-art advancement in sustainable, space-saving insulation design for contemporary construction and renovation projects.

In April 2023, Sartorius, a Germany-based life science company, partnered with va-Q-tec to jointly develop advanced temperature-controlled transport systems for the biopharmaceutical industry. The partnership focuses on creating innovative and sustainable transport solutions for biopharmaceuticals, emphasizing safer and more efficient cold-chain logistics for temperature-sensitive and high-value drug substances by leveraging va-Q-tec’s vacuum insulation panel technology. va-Q-tec is a Germany-based manufacturing company that provides vacuum insulation panels.

Major companies operating in the vacuum insulation panel market are Evonik Industries AG, Panasonic Corporation, Kevothermal LLC, Microtherm Sentronic GmbH, va-Q-tec AG, OCI Company Ltd., Thermal Visions Inc., LG Hausys Ltd., Porextherm Dämmstoffe GmbH, ThermoCor, Kingspan Group, Johns Manville Corporation, Owens Corning Inc., Saint-Gobain S.A., BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours Inc., 3M Company, Nitto Denko Corporation, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Armacell International S.A., Morgan Advanced Materials plc, Unifrax I LLC, Aspen Aerogels Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on silica, fiberglass, metal barriers, and high-performance insulation films have elevated production costs for vacuum insulation panels, particularly affecting construction, cooling and freezing devices, and logistics applications across Asia-Pacific and Europe, where raw material imports are significant. These tariffs have slowed project adoption and raised pricing pressures for manufacturers; however, they have also encouraged regional material sourcing, stimulated investment in domestic vacuum panel production, and accelerated innovation in cost-effective, alternative core materials.

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A vacuum insulation panel is a form of thermal insulation comprising a gas-tight shell enveloping a rigid core emptied of air. These panels are created by encapsulating a microporous core and vacuum-sealing it within an impermeable high gas barrier film. Vacuum insulation panels offer benefits such as excellent thermal efficiency, reliable long-term performance, and suitability for confined spaces in new constructions.

There are two main types of vacuum insulation panels: flat and special shape. Flat vacuum insulation panels are those with a flat shape and find extensive applications in logistics, construction, and the cooling and freezing industry due to their high thermal insulation properties. The materials employed in manufacturing vacuum insulation panels include silica, fiberglass, plastic, metal, and other raw materials. These panels are utilized in various sectors, including construction, cooling and freezing devices, logistics, and other applications.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the vacuum insulation panel market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in global vacuum insulation panels market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the vacuum insulation panel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The vacuum insulation panel market consists of sales of fumed silica, aerogel and silica panels. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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