Vapor Barriers Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6246
  • Published Date: Sep 17, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Vapor Barriers Market Segmentation:

Material Segment Analysis

Polymer segment is poised to capture around 51% vapor barriers market share by the end of 2035. The segment growth can be attributed to its significant availability. Polymer vapor barriers are easy to install, cost-effective, versatile, flexible, and offer prime moisture resistance attributes.

Additionally, these reduce the risk of mildew formation, lessening the risk of damage to the building materials. Further, these are highly demanded under-slab applications due to their enormous properties. The U.S. National Science Foundation along with industry leaders such as BASF announced a sustainable polymer research program that incorporates a huge fund of USD 9.5 million and will leverage data science tools for the creative of new premium polymers.

Application Segment Analysis

By 2035, insulation segment is expected to capture over 40% vapor barriers market share. Insulation helps in maintaining ideal indoor comfort along with saving energy by resisting the entry of moisture in walls and ceilings. The integration of vapor barriers with insulation materials improves the thermal structure of the buildings.

Also, vapor barriers are highly demanded to offer optimal insulation in regions where the climate fluctuates and both indoor and outdoor temperatures differ. Vapor barriers prevent the wall from desiccating by maintaining moisture.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segment:

          Material

  • Glass
  • Sheet Metal
  • Polymer
    • Polyethylene
    • Rubber
    • Extruded Polystyrene
  • Membranes
  • Asphalt & Bitumen
  • Gypsum Board
  • Drywall/Board Lumber
  • Plywood
  • Concrete/Brick

          Type

  • Membranes
  • Sheet
  • Fluid
  • Peel & Stick
  • Films
  • Coatings
  • Liquid
  • Aerosol/Spray Based
  • Cementitious Water Proofing
  • Stacking & Filling

          Application

  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Insulation
    • Air Insulation
    • Sound Insulation
    • Thermal Insulation
  • Water Proofing
    • Grade 1
    • Grade 2
    • Grade 3
  • Material Packaging & Stacking
  • Microbial & Fungal Resistance

          End-Use

  • Construction
    • Residential Buildings
    • Commercial Buildings
    • Industrial Facilities
    • Car parks & Underground Basements
  • Packaging
  • Automotive

Browse key industry insights with market data tables & charts from the report:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of vapor barriers is evaluated at USD 15.73 billion.

The global vapor barriers market size exceeded USD 15.07 billion in 2025 and is set to register a CAGR of over 4.9%, exceeding USD 24.31 billion revenue by 2035.

The North America vapor barriers market will account for 36% share by 2035, driven by increased construction of residential, commercial, and green buildings.

Key players in the market include Carlisle Companies Incorporated, Soprema Group, BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Polyguard Products, Inc., W. R. Meadows, Inc., Stego Industries, LLC, Raven Industries, Inc., Reef Industries, Inc., Americover, Inc.
Inquiry Before Buying Request Free Sample PDF
footer-bottom-logos