Perlite Market Report 2026

The perlite market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.64 billion in 2025 to $0.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of construction insulation demand, growth of greenhouse farming practices, increasing use of lightweight fillers in industry, availability of surface mining operations, expansion of food and beverage filtration needs.

The perlite market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.06 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable building materials, rising adoption of hydroponic farming systems, expansion of water and industrial filtration applications, growing focus on fireproofing solutions, increasing investments in efficient perlite processing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of lightweight perlite in construction products, rising adoption of perlite in horticulture and hydroponics, growing demand for high-purity industrial perlite, expansion of perlite-based filtration applications, enhanced focus on efficient mining and processing methods.

The burgeoning expansion of the construction industry is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the perlite market. Perlite, widely utilized in this sector as a lightweight aggregate for crafting insulating concrete and plaster, significantly improves thermal and acoustic insulation properties while reducing material weight. As reported by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in June 2023, privately owned home starts in May 2023 surged to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 1,631,000 units, marking a robust 21.7% increase from the revised April 2023 prediction of 1,340,000 units. Likewise, the number of privately owned home completions reached 1,518,000 on a seasonally adjusted yearly basis in May 2023, indicating a notable 5% rise from the May 2022 rate of 1,446,000 units. This substantial growth in construction activities is propelling the perlite market.

Leading companies in the perlite market are increasingly leveraging perlite's natural insulating properties to improve energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Perlite’s lightweight and effective thermal insulation make it an appealing option for various applications, including refrigeration, construction, and industrial insulation. By incorporating perlite into their product designs, companies are replacing petroleum-based materials and decreasing resource consumption, aligning with global sustainability objectives. For example, in January 2023, Liebherr, a German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer, launched BluRoX, the world’s first refrigerator featuring vacuum perlite insulation. This innovative design utilizes a vacuum combined with finely ground perlite, a volcanic rock, as a substitute for traditional petroleum-based polyurethane foam. BluRoX models are designed to achieve EU energy efficiency classes "A" and "B," potentially reducing annual energy consumption by up to 20% in large freezers. Additionally, the advanced insulation enables walls to be approximately one-third thinner than standard models, resulting in about 25% more storage space within the same exterior dimensions. The initial model showcasing this technology, the FNb 5056 freezer, exemplifies enhanced energy efficiency and a commitment to sustainability through the use of recyclable materials.

In January 2025, Imerys S.A., a France-based provider of mineral-based specialty solutions for industrial applications, acquired Chemviron’s European diatomite and perlite operations for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allowed Imerys to expand its European perlite production and broaden its industrial minerals portfolio, strengthening its capacity to serve the filtration, life sciences, and construction sectors by incorporating established mining assets and product lines. Chemviron’s European diatomite and perlite operations are based in France and Italy and produce diatomite and perlite mineral products for filtration, industrial applications, and specialty markets.

Major companies operating in the perlite market are Aegean Perlites SA, Bergama Perlite, Australian Perlite Pty Limited, Carolina Perlite Company, Supreme Perlite Company, Midwest Perlite, Whittermore Company Inc., Termolita S.A.P.I. de CV, Silbrico Corporation, Saudi Perlite Industries, Procema Perlit SRL, Pratley, Persolite Products Inc., Accimin SA DE Cv, Pennsylvania Perlite Corporation, Norcal Perlite Inc., Ausperl Pty. Ltd., Alvand Chemical Company, Cevahir Perlite, EP Minerals, Dicalite Management Group Inc., Exfoliators Pty Ltd, Genper Expanded Perlite Industry Business Co., Gulf Perlite LLC, IPM Industries, Keltech Energies Ltd., Zhongyan, Luoyang Zhongsen Refractory Co.Limited, Perlite Hellas, Cornerstone Industrial Minerals, The Schundler Company.

North America was the largest region in the perlite market in 2025. The regions covered in the perlite market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the perlite market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The perlite market includes revenues earned by entities by constructing and manufacturing of plasters, and masonry. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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