Perlite Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Crude Perlite, Expanded Perlite, Crushed Perlite, Vapex Perlite, and Others), By Application (Fillers, Fire-proofing, Insulation Filtration, and Abrasives), By End-User (Horticulture, Agriculture, Construction, Personal Care, and Others), and Region Forecast 2019-2030

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Perlite Market size was valued at USD 1,352.7 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2,457.0 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.9%  from 2024 - 2030. Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass with relatively high water content, normally produced by obsidian hydration. Perlite will expand some 20 times in volume when heated sufficiently. It is an industrial mineral, suitable "as a ceramic flux to lower the sintering temperature," and as a commercial product useful for its low density after processing.

The major drivers include the growing demand for lightweight construction material and the ever-improving horticultural sector that adopts this material due to its excellent aeration and moisture retention properties. Steadily, the perlite market is to reach about $1 billion by 2027 and will have an estimated CAGR of about 5% during the estimated period between 2022 and 2027. In addition, the growing desire for environmentally friendly building materials also provides further impetus to the use of perlite in insulating products due to their non-toxic and eco-friendly nature.

 However, market restraint from the volatility of raw material prices and competition from other material substitutes, including expanded clay and vermiculite, could impact market growth. New applications also are being developed for perlite, particularly in agriculture and horticulture, as well as in the production of fireproofing materials. These are the trends that are increasing the market and increasing urban gardening green roof trends and other emerging applications support demand even further, setting up the perlite market for continued growth in the next few years.

 Perlite Market Key Developments:

  • In February 2023, Titan Cement has acquired a shareholding in Aegean Perlites. The company mines perlite and pozzolan on Yali Island. It also owns port facilities. According to the Titan Group, it is investing in direct access to pozzolan reserves for volume growth of pozzolan-based cementitious products with a lower clinker factor. The deal is therefore more related to the intention of Titan to cut by 35% in 2030 versus 1990 levels of CO2 emissions and increase the share of green products in its portfolio to more than 50%.
  • In April 2022, Silica Holdings, Inc. is applying a price increase to all non-contracted diatomaceous earth, perlite, and cellulose products primarily used in food and beverage filtration, renewable diesel, catalysts, paints and coatings, plastics, and industrial oil. The company is doing so because of ongoing raw materials, packaging, labor, logistics, and maintenance expense inflationary pressures.

Perlite Market Summary

Study Period

2024 - 2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

8.9%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia pacific

Perlite Market Dynamics

Several factors influence the perlite market in terms of growth and development. Markets are being supported by the growing application range as well from construction, horticulture, and industrial applications. Demand for lightweight, sustainable materials produces growth opportunities primarily in insulation and soil amendments. However, there are huge restraints in the market. Fluctuating raw material prices, which are mainly influenced by geological factors and supply chain breaks, would impact the production costs; thus, price competition may be a problem for manufacturers. For instance, with perlite prices increasing by 10-15% in the last couple of years, buyers, especially price-sensitive ones, are likely to be discouraged. The market is also under stiff competition from the alternative materials of expanded clay and synthetic aggregates because these alternatives work similarly while at a lesser cost than perlite. This form of competition may instead reduce the perlite market share, especially in construction applications that have a preference for cost efficiency. Overall, the growth of the perlite market is promising, but there is a need to strategically build up this market with innovation in a way that properly competes with these restraints.

Perlite Market Segmentation

By Product

  • Crude Perlite
  • Expanded Perlite
  • Crushed Perlite
  • Vapex Perlite
  • Others

By Application

  • Fillers
  • Fire-proofing
  • Insulation
  • Filtration
  • Abrasives
  • Others

By End-user

  • Horticulture
  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Personal Care
  • Others

Frequently Asked Questions

The perlite market was valued at USD 1,352.7 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% over the forecast year to reach USD 2,457.0 million in 2030.

The perlite market is growing due to the demand for lightweight construction material and the ever-improving horticultural sector that adopts this material due to its excellent aeration and moisture retention properties

The perlite market is emerging with this trend increasing the market and increasing urban gardening green roof trends and other emerging applications support demand even further, setting up the perlite market for continued growth in the next few years.

North America is the dominant region in the perlite market.

Asai-Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the perlite market.

Key Features of the Report

  • The report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.

 

1. Executive Summary
2. Global Perlite Market  Introduction 
2.1. Global Perlite Market   - Taxonomy
2.2. Global Perlite Market   - Definitions
2.2.1.Product Type 
2.2.2.Application
2.2.3.End Users
2.2.4.Region
3. Global Perlite Market  Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4. Global Perlite Market  Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5. Global Perlite Market   By Product Type , 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Crude Perlite
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Expanded Perlite
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Crushed Perlite
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Vapex Perlite
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.5. Others
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6. Global Perlite Market   By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Fillers
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Fire-proofing
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Insulation
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Filtration
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.5. Abrasives
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.6. Others
6.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7. Global Perlite Market   By End Users, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Horticulture
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Agriculture
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Construction
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Personal Care
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Others
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8. Global Perlite Market   By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. North America
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9. North America Perlite Market  ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Product Type  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Crude Perlite
9.1.2.Expanded Perlite
9.1.3.Crushed Perlite
9.1.4.Vapex Perlite
9.1.5.Others
9.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Fillers
9.2.2.Fire-proofing
9.2.3.Insulation
9.2.4.Filtration
9.2.5.Abrasives
9.2.6.Others
9.3.  End Users Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Horticulture
9.3.2.Agriculture
9.3.3.Construction
9.3.4.Personal Care
9.3.5.Others
9.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.4.1.United States of America (USA)
9.4.2.Canada
10. Europe Perlite Market  ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Crude Perlite
10.1.2.Expanded Perlite
10.1.3.Crushed Perlite
10.1.4.Vapex Perlite
10.1.5.Others
10.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Fillers
10.2.2.Fire-proofing
10.2.3.Insulation
10.2.4.Filtration
10.2.5.Abrasives
10.2.6.Others
10.3.  End Users Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Horticulture
10.3.2.Agriculture
10.3.3.Construction
10.3.4.Personal Care
10.3.5.Others
10.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Germany
10.4.2.France
10.4.3.Italy
10.4.4.United Kingdom (UK)
10.4.5.Spain
10.4.6.Rest of EU
11. Asia Pacific (APAC) Perlite Market  ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Crude Perlite
11.1.2.Expanded Perlite
11.1.3.Crushed Perlite
11.1.4.Vapex Perlite
11.1.5.Others
11.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Fillers
11.2.2.Fire-proofing
11.2.3.Insulation
11.2.4.Filtration
11.2.5.Abrasives
11.2.6.Others
11.3.  End Users Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Horticulture
11.3.2.Agriculture
11.3.3.Construction
11.3.4.Personal Care
11.3.5.Others
11.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.China
11.4.2.India
11.4.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
11.4.4.Japan
11.4.5.Rest of APAC
12. Middle East and Africa (MEA) Perlite Market, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Crude Perlite
12.1.2.Expanded Perlite
12.1.3.Crushed Perlite
12.1.4.Vapex Perlite
12.1.5.Others
12.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Fillers
12.2.2.Fire-proofing
12.2.3.Insulation
12.2.4.Filtration
12.2.5.Abrasives
12.2.6.Others
12.3.  End Users Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Horticulture
12.3.2.Agriculture
12.3.3.Construction
12.3.4.Personal Care
12.3.5.Others
12.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.GCC Countries
12.4.2.South Africa
12.4.3.Rest of MEA
13. Latin America Perlite Market  ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Product Type  Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Crude Perlite
13.1.2.Expanded Perlite
13.1.3.Crushed Perlite
13.1.4.Vapex Perlite
13.1.5.Others
13.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Fillers
13.2.2.Fire-proofing
13.2.3.Insulation
13.2.4.Filtration
13.2.5.Abrasives
13.2.6.Others
13.3.  End Users Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Horticulture
13.3.2.Agriculture
13.3.3.Construction
13.3.4.Personal Care
13.3.5.Others
13.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Brazil
13.4.2.Mexico
13.4.3.Rest of LA
14. Competition Landscape
14.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
14.2.1.Carolina Perlite Co., Inc.
14.2.2.Imerys
14.2.3.Bergama Madencilik ?n?aat Makine Perlit Sanayi ve Ticaret A.?.
14.2.4.Cornerstone Industrial Minerals Corporation
14.2.5.Saudi Perlite Industries
14.2.6.Perlite-Hellas Ltd.
14.2.7.Genper Group
14.2.8.Australian Perlite Limited
14.2.9.Aegean Perlites SA
14.2.10.Ausperl Pty Ltd.
14.2.11.Azer Perlite Corporation
14.2.12.Bergama Mining Perlite
14.2.13.Cornerstone Industrial Mineral Corporation
15. Research Methodology 
16. Appendix and Abbreviations 
  • Carolina Perlite Co., Inc.
  • Imerys
  • Bergama Madencilik ?n?aat Makine Perlit Sanayi ve Ticaret A.?.
  • Cornerstone Industrial Minerals Corporation
  • Saudi Perlite Industries
  • Perlite-Hellas Ltd.
  • Genper Group
  • Australian Perlite Limited
  • Aegean Perlites SA
  • Ausperl Pty Ltd.
  • Azer Perlite Corporation
  • Bergama Mining Perlite
  • Cornerstone Industrial Mineral Corporation

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