Phase Change Materials Market Size - By Material Type, Temperature Range, Application, End Use, Industry Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast 2025 - 2034

Phase Change Materials Market Size

The global phase change materials market was estimated at USD 2.6 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 3 billion in 2025 to USD 7.9 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 11.4%, according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.
 

• Market growth is rising demand for energy-efficient products, tightening energy codes around buildings, and shifting the world toward renewable and sustainable technologies. PCMs are taking importance as necessary components in thermal energy storage, reducing peak energy consumption and increasing efficiency across buildings, electronics, automotive and industrial sectors.
   
• Organic PCMs are predicted to hold around 42% of market sales in 2024, as they are found to be chemically stable, non-corrosive, and easily blendable into building envelopes and textiles. In this segment, paraffins and fatty acids are the most reliable, cost-effective products. Inorganic PCMs with salt hydrates remain important in medium to high-temperature industrial processes and for solar energy systems.
   
• Medium-temperature PCM 25 °C - 200 °C constitutes 55% of the overall demand, covering heating/cooling for buildings, electronics, and vehicle batteries. Development of low-temperature PCM continues in refrigeration and cold-chain logistics, and high-temperature PCM starts emerging in industrial waste-heat recovery and concentrated solar power applications.
   
• Construction and building industries maintain the highest demand in PCM consumption with about 40 % of the total consumption, while electronics cooling and automotive thermal management segments are likely to exhibit growth above 17% CAGR in forecast year.
   
• Europe leads the market with a 33% share thanks to strong energy efficiency regulations and a well-established R&D infrastructure. Followed closely by North America, the Asia Pacific region is expected to emerge fastest at 18%CAGR, driven by urbanization and smart city initiatives along with the arena of renewable energy expansion. Latin America and the Middle East and Africa gradually adopt PCMs toward climate-resilient buildings and application in sustainable industrial use.
   

Phase Change Materials Market Trends

• Phase change materials are becoming increasingly prevalent in building envelopes, walls, and roofing systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) loads. It can provide passive thermal regulation, as horizons become stricter with energy codes and ambitious goals with green building certifications. PCMs can store heat when it is hot and release it when local temperatures drop. The trend is accelerating quickly in both residential and commercial construction, especially in regions with extreme temperature swings, positioning PCMs to be a key solution for providing sustainable energy-efficient infrastructure.
   
• PCMs are also being rapidly adopted in cold chain logistics, refrigerated transport, and for temperature-sensitive packaging, particularly for pharmaceuticals, food, and biotechnology products. The ability to keep a precise range of temperatures while in transit can improve product quality, reduce spoilage by maintaining strict temperatures, and ensure compliance with legal regulations. Rising demand in e-commerce, vaccine distribution globally, and stricter standards for cold chain logistics have led to innovations in PCM formulations and encapsulation technologies making phase change materials an essential part of the supply chain professional toolbox.
   

Phase Change Materials Market Analysis

Based on material type, the market is segmented into organic PCMs, inorganic PCMs, and composite/hybrid PCMs.
 

• Organic phase change materials accounted for the highest market share in 2024 at 44%. Organic PCMs, which features predominately paraffins, are known to provide stability, low costs, and to serve a vast amount of applications in building envelopes and cold-chain applications. Fatty acids and their derivatives are expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period as the benefits for sustainability and biodegradability are more discovered and documented in real-world applications.
   
• Inorganic PCMs including salt hydrates and nitrate salts are expanding rapidly with 11.9% CAGR growth, mainly in the area of industrial waste-heat recovery and solar thermal energy storage. Issues associating with the category such as corrosion remain, however, encapsulation methods are developing to improve lifecycle performance.
   
• The composite and hybrid PCM segment is poised to take record high growth with a 17.9% CAGR, as microencapsulated and polymer-stabilized systems become increasingly common for thermal management in electronics, electric vehicles, and textiles. Shape-stabilized PCMs are also gaining traction with some innovative applications in aerospace and high-temperature environments.
   

Based on temperature change, the phase change materials market is segmented into low temperature, medium temperature, and high temperature.
 

• In 2024, medium-temperature PCM materials (25°C–200°C) had the largest market share at 50%. This growth is anticipated primarily from rapid electrification, expanding data centers, and building initiatives for sustainable construction. Medium-temperature PCMs are widely used in building heating and cooling, as well as thermal management of electronics and electric vehicle systems. The medium-temperature PCM segment is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% through 2034.
   
• Low-temperature PCMs are gaining significant value from precise temperature control in refrigeration, vaccines, and food preservation based on the supporting growth of the biopharma cold-chain logistics industry and reusable systems utilizing PCM packs.
   
• High-temperature PCMs, including nitrate salts and fluoride salts, are advancing in solar thermal power and composting waste-heat recovery at 9.2% CAGR within the extensive decarbonization of industry.
   

Based on application, the phase change materials market is segmented into thermal energy storage, thermal regulation & control, comfort & conditioning, cold chain & preservation, and industrial process applications.
 

• Thermal energy storage holds the leading category in 2024, generating 35% of the market. The growth of thermal energy storage is spurred on by smart building parallels and renewable energy storage adoption, while building energy storage projects are producing approximately USD 530 million.
   
• The market for thermal management and control designs is growing at 10.6% CAGR and expanding due to opportunities in electronics cooling, electric vehicle battery management, and data center infrastructure. Comfort and conditioning are also expanding, largely due to trends in delivering sustainable urbanization opportunities.
   
• The cold chain sector will reach USD 716 million by 2034. PCM are a reliable, reusable, non-toxic approach to provide precise temperature control of food, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices all sustainable chemically free substitutes for modern refrigerants. There are applications for workflow process in industrial and manufacturing mentioned including applications for waste-heat recovery, equipment protection, or improved manufacturing efficiency and energy through optimization.
   

Based on end use, the phase change materials market is segmented into construction & buildings, electronics & semiconductors, automotive & transportation, energy & utilities, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, textiles & apparel, industrial manufacturing, and aerospace & defense.
 

• In 2024, the  construction and building segment accounted for the market share of 28%, totaling USD 742 million. Increased adoption of PCMs occurs as energy-efficient infrastructure and net-zero building policies increasingly require PCMs, resulting in the extremely popular application of PCMs for passive heating and cooling to reduce the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) load and improve the performance of the building envelope for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
   
• The automotive and transportation industry is benefitting from rising electric vehicle production as PCM products are increasingly used for battery thermal management, comfort in the driver cabin, and performance of the powertrain while maintaining performance in varying climate conditions.
   
• The electronics and semiconductor segment is estimated to have a growth projection of 10.7% CAGR. Growing demand is attributable to device miniaturization and increased demand for thermal management in consumer electronics, data centers, and high-performance computing applications.
   
• The healthcare and pharmaceutical industries also rely on phase change materials to preserve cold chain integrity. The food & beverage industry as well. Textiles and aerospace may also be potentially growing niche markets, e.g. using phase change materials in active fabrics, or protecting avionics instrumentation with regard to elevated temperatures.
   

In 2024, North America has a market value of USD 689 million, and a CAGR of 10.5%.
 

• The U.S. is characterized by widespread adoption for sustainable building envelopes, thermal management systems for electric vehicle batteries, energy storage applications in the renewable energy sector, and more. Market differentiation will be driven by microencapsulation technologies for PCM use in building envelopes and bio-based materials.
   
• Canada will provide momentum for PCM implementation with the expansion of green building certification programs and through the logistics of cold-chain management. Increasing PCM deployment in data centers, battery storage, and pharmaceutical transport will significantly boost the size and growth potential of the PCM market.
   

Europe held phase change materials market value of USD 583 million in 2024, led specifically by the trend toward sustainability, government funding, and consumer environmental beliefs.
 

• The leaders in PCM construction applications are Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. The PCM construction market will benefit from clear emphasis on net-zero buildings and the importance of PCM integration with renewable resources in heating systems or heating systems using district energy, such as district heating or cooling systems for electronics.
   
• European companies lead the way in pre-competitive PCM research and development, with industry emphasis on environmentally sustainable formulations and recyclable PCM solutions. Adoption of PCMs in transport refrigeration and textiles for high-performance apparel product lines represent a market diversity and increasing application base for PCM technology.
   

In 2024, Asia Pacific phase change materials market reached USD 1.1 billion and is projected to reach USD 3.2 billion in 2034.
 

• The PCM market is dominated by the Asia Pacific, which is characterized by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and sustainability commitments throughout China, India, Japan, South Korea.
   

Latin America phase change materials market is anticipated to achieve market value of USD 120 million by 2025. 
 

• In Latin America, the PCM marketplace is emerging with consistency based on greater cold-chain networks and green building efforts in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. Increasing food exports, pharmaceutical logistics, and a rise in temperature-controlled storage are the main reasons for growth.
   
• Governments are offering incentives to use sustainable materials in building and energy-efficient solutions, which encourages the use of PCMs in industrial and commercial applications.
   

MEA is increasing its footprint and is expected to account for 3% of market share in 2025.
 

• Within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), there is growing use of PCMs in areas such as solar energy storage, passive cooling, and sustainable building projects in response to extreme temperatures, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
   
• The PCM demand in Africa mainly comes from cold-chain logistics initiatives for food and healthcare applications, while the region's expanding policies around green buildings are expected to more steadily adopt PCM use both industrially and commercially over time.
   

Phase Change Materials Market Share

The top 5 companies in the phase change materials are BASF SE, Honeywell International, Rubitherm Technologies, Croda International, and Henkel AG & Co. These are significant players in their respective areas and represent 25.5% of the total market share.
 

Innovation stands out as a primary differentiator for competitive advantage. R&D investment is focused on aspects of thermal conductivity, durability, and recyclability of PCM materials. More companies are relying on strategic partnerships with providers of construction and energy solutions so that PCM products can be incorporated into green buildings or renewable energy systems.
 

• BASF SE is a global leader in advanced chemical materials who has developed a full portfolio of PCMs under its Micronal brand. Micronal PCMs feature high-performance microencapsulation for building applications while providing thermal energy storage capabilities to walls, ceilings, and plasters.
   
• Honeywell International is utilizing its advanced materials science capabilities to create next-gen thermal energy exchangers (or PCMs) that provide high-performance thermal performance/PCM products for applications such as aerospace, electronics, and building systems.
   
• Rubitherm Technologies is leading the way in the development of PCMs and related innovation - utilizing several formulations based on paraffin, salt hydrate, and bio-based materials for a range of potential community applications.
   
• Croda International Plc has a distinct focus on sustainable specialty chemicals and advanced materials, which includes individualized bio-based and bio-custom formulations in PCMs for temperature control and energy efficiency. Its formulations can be applied to textiles, construction and personal care.
   
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA uses its technology background in materials and adhesives to develop PCMs for various commercial uses in electronics, transportation and energy. The company's thermal interface materials and encapsulated PCMs develop efficient heat dissipation and temperature control.
   

Phase Change Materials Market Companies

Major players operating in the phase change materials industry include:

• BASF SE
• Climator Sweden AB
• Croda International Plc
• Entropy Solutions Inc.
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Microtek Laboratories Inc.
• Outlast Technologies LLC
• PCM Energy Pvt. Ltd.
• Phase Change Energy Solutions
• Pluss Advanced Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• Rubitherm Technologies GmbH
• Sasol Limited
• Sunamp Ltd.
• Thermory AS
• va-Q-tec AG
• Vikram Solar Ltd.
• Zeon Corporation
   

Phase Change Materials Industry News

• In January 2024, Armstrong World Industries launched Ultima Templok ceiling panels with integrated salt-hydrate phase-change material, indicating the potential for up to 15% energy savings. Armstrong's acquisition of Insolcorp's Templok technology added to Armstrong's PCM platform.
   
• In May 2023, DIC Corporation declared a strategic partnership with Phase Change Solutions Inc. (PCS), a United States company, with the aim of commercializing the BioPCM phase change materials for infrastructure applications in Japan aimed at office buildings, industrial properties, and logistics types of facilities. The efforts will lower the air-conditioning load to effectively reduce CO₂ emissions.
   

This phase change materials market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Tons) from 2025 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market By Material Type

• Organic PCMs
  • Paraffins
  • Fatty acids
  • Fatty acid derivatives
• Inorganic PCMs
  • Salt hydrates
  • Nitrate salts
  • Fluoride salts
  • Hydroxide salts
• Composite/hybrid PCMs
  • Polymer composites
  • Microencapsulated
  • Shape-stabilized

Market By Temperature Range

• Low temperature (-50°c to 25°c)
• Medium temperature (25°c to 200°c)
• High temperature (200°c to 1500°c)

Market, By Application

• Thermal energy storage
  • Building energy storage
  • Industrial process storage
  • Grid-scale energy storage
• Thermal regulation & control
  • Electronics thermal
  • Battery thermal
  • Process temperature control
• Comfort & conditioning
  • Building climate control
  • Automotive cabin comfort
  • Textile temperature
• Cold chain & preservation
  • Food & beverage cold chain
  • Pharmaceutical cold chain
  • Medical device
• Industrial process applications
  • Waste heat recovery
  • Process heating/cooling
  • Equipment protection

Market, By End Use

• Construction & buildings
• Electronics & semiconductors
• Automotive & transportation
• Textiles & apparel
• Energy & utilities
• Healthcare & pharmaceuticals
• Food & beverage
• Industrial manufacturing
• Aerospace & defense

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America  
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe  
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific  
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America  
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa  
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa