Perlite is amorphous volcanic crystal. Owing to its high water content, it enlarges from 2 to 20 times from its original size in high temperatures. Therefore, it converts into light gray to white after heating. These features of perlite set it as vital raw material for various vital industrial areas. Vermiculite is hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate inorganic which appears as mica in resemblance. It is fireproof and odorless mineral substance.

Market Dynamics

Perlite is used in horticulture, construction, and industrial applications and vermiculite is mostly used in shed form in insulation, agriculture and others. However, neither vermiculite nor perlite can be simply reprocessed for reuse which can result in sluggish growth of this market. Growing applications of perlite and vermiculite in agriculture and construction is expected to drive their demand in near future.

Market Classification

The market can be bifurcated on the basis of type, application and geography. By type, perlite and vermiculite market can be segmented into perlite and vermiculite. By application, perlite and vermiculite market can be segmented into construction industry, horticultural, industrial industry, light industrial industry and others. On the basis of geography, the perlite and vermiculite market can be segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa (MEA) and Asia-Pacific.

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Market Participants

Some of the major players involved in perlite and vermiculite market are Bergama Mining, The Genper Group, Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc, Dicaperl Minerals Corp, EP Minerals, LLC, Termolita S&B Minarals, Aegean Perlites SA, VIORYP ABEE, Perlite Hellas SA, SHOWA DENKO K.K., Mitsui Sumitomo Metal Mining Brass & Copper Co. Ltd., Blue Pacific Minerals Ltd., and Chillagoe Perlite among others.

Market Segmentation

Market By Type

Perlite

Vermiculite

Market By Application

Construction

Horticultural

Industrial

Light Industrial

Others

Market By Region

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• GCC
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa