Expanded Perlite Improves Quality of Construction Raw Materials, Leading to Strong Demand from Construction Industry
Worldwide demand from the expanded perlite market is expected to be driven by increasing demand for horticultural aggregates, construction products, and filtration and process aid applications. The demand for horticultural aggregates and construction products, in particular, is estimated to rise considerably between 2015 and 2023. This growth will be due to the rapid expansion of the horticulture and construction industries across the globe. These industries are primarily boosting demand for expanded perlite and are expected to grow at an above-average rate in the next few years. Demand for Expanded Perlite from Construction Industry Growing Expanded perlite is widely used in the construction industry due to its unique characteristics such as excellent thermal and sound insulation properties, fire resistance, durability, and low bulk density over time and through climate changes. Expanded perlite is used in lightweight fire-retardant insulating con...