세계 펄라이트 시장 규모는 2022년 4,351 킬로톤에서 2030년 6,908.71 킬로톤으로 2023-2030년 예측 기간 동안 CAGR 6%로 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다. 펄라이트는 다재다능하고 화학적으로 불활성이며 건축, 화장품, 식품, 농업 등 다양한 용도로 사용되며 그 기능적 특성으로 인해 수요가 크게 증가하고 있습니다.
화장품 산업에서 사용하기에 이상적인 우수한 박리성과 높은 흡수성과 같은 우수한 특성으로 인해 시장이 주도되고 있습니다. 또한, 펄라이트는 벽과 바닥 타일을 시공할 때 내화 재료로 사용되어 시장 성장을 촉진하고 있습니다. 또한, 펄라이트는 밀, 옥수수, 쌀과 같은 작물에 사용되어 기후변화에 강하고 안정성을 가져다주기 때문에 농업의 성장도 펄라이트의 채택을 촉진하고 있습니다. 따라서 건설, 화장품 및 퍼스널케어, 농업과 같은 최종 이용 산업의 급속한 발전은 예측 기간 동안 엄청난 시장 성장 잠재력을 가져올 것으로 예상됩니다.
최근 몇 년 동안 인프라 개발 프로젝트, 새로운 상업용 건물 개발, 저렴한 주택 프로젝트에 대한 수요 증가는 시장 성장의 원동력이 되고 있습니다.
중국, 일본, 인도의 건설 산업의 급격한 성장 등 여러 가지 요인이 펄라이트 제품에 대한 수요를 증가시키고 있습니다. 펄라이트는 천장 타일, 방음벽, 건물 난방 솔루션의 충전재로 널리 사용되고 있습니다. 아시아태평양의 여러 국가에서 압도적인 강도와 지속가능한 기초를 가진 구조물을 건설하기 위한 정부 정책의 시행은 펄라이트의 채택을 촉진할 것입니다.
COVID-19의 발생은 건설 산업과 화장품 산업의 경영 중단을 초래하여 2020년 경제 안정성을 심각하게 악화시켰습니다. 자원과 인력을 확보할 수 없기 때문에 2020년 상반기 건축 관련 프로젝트 건설이 중단되었습니다. 정부 기관의 엄격한 경영 중단은 건설 산업을 크게 악화시켜 펄라이트 시장과 그 소비를 직접적으로 감소시켰습니다. 건설 산업뿐만 아니라 원예 및 농업 관행도 심각한 영향을 받아 심각한 타격을 입은 국가에서 펄라이트의 시장 잠재력에 부정적인 영향을 미쳤습니다. 따라서 COVID-19 팬데믹 기간 동안 펄라이트 시장의 성장은 감소했지만, 제한 완화 및 봉쇄 해제 이후 산업 및 건설 프로젝트가 시작된 후 펄라이트 산업의 성장이 가속화되었습니다.
이 보고서는 세계 펄라이트 시장에 대해 조사 분석했으며, 시장 규모와 예측, 시장 역학, 주요 기업 현황 및 전망 등의 정보를 제공합니다.
Global perlite market size was 4351 kilotons in 2022, expected to reach 6908.71 kilotons in 2030 with a CAGR of 6% for the forecast period between 2023 and 2030. Perlites are versatile and chemically inert and have a wide range of applications in construction, cosmetics, food, and agriculture where the demand has significantly increased due to its functional characteristics. For instance, in 2022, the European Union agriculture industry generated an estimated gross value of around USD 237.86 billion, restructuring the market opportunities for perlites. Companies like Imerys and L'Oreal Paris have approved the perlite compound in their cosmetic products due to its exfoliating properties and high absorbency. For instance, according to the data published by the Cosmetics Europe Association, the value of the cosmetics and personal care market in Europe was USD 94.45 billion in 2022.
The versatile substance perlite has numerous applications, from a lightweight filler to a matting agent according to different sizes. Thus, perlite is extensively used as cryogenics, absorbing agent, agricultural additive, high-temperature insulation material, and others in various end-use industries, including building, construction, personal care, and cosmetics. The perlite market is driven by superior characteristics such as excellent exfoliating and high absorbency characteristics that make it ideal for use in the cosmetic industry. Perlites are also utilized as fire-resistant materials while constructing walls and floor tiles, driving market growth. In addition, the growth of the agriculture industry is amplifying the adoption of perlite as the material is deployed in crops like wheat, corn, and rice, which provides them stability and is resistant to climatic change. Therefore, the rapid advancements in the end-use industries such as construction, cosmetics and personal care, and agriculture will continue to carry huge market growth potential throughout the projected forecast period.
Perlite is a naturally occurring substance that appears from glassy volcanic rock and is versatile due to its unique characteristics. The perlite product range has significant advantages in the construction industry as the material possesses enhanced delivery and excellent thermal insulation. Furthermore, perlites are chemically inert and have improved flow characteristics and workability for construction materials like plasters, cement, and mortars. The recent infrastructure upgrade projects, the development of new commercial buildings, and the increasing demand for affordable housing projects are driving the market growth.
For instance, in May 2022, the Biden administration cleared a huge amount of USD 550 billion to substantially upgrade various infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and dams. Furthermore, a long bridge in Saudia Arabia is coming into existence, connecting the intersection with the Riyadh-Jeddah highway. In addition, as of November 2023, various commercial construction projects commenced in multiple countries are under the construction phase, including Bengaluru Retail and Entertainment Complex Development in India (project completion in the year 2025), Saya Status Shopping Mall in India (project completion in the year 2026), the new terminal at Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport in Canada (project completion in the year 2025), and Markisches Zentrum Redevelopment in Germany (project completion in the year 2024). According to the data released by the European Steel Association (EUROFER), in 2022, the production volume in the European Union's construction sector substantially grew by 4.8%. As a result, the booming construction activities at the global level are driving the adoption of perlite, which is amplifying the market growth.
Several applications for perlite in the agriculture industry include soil amendment, specific ingredients, and top surface soil dressing. Perlite is considerably used for growing crops like wheat, corn, and rice as the crops are highly prone to water retention or low organic matter levels. Perlite is subsequently used before planting or transplanting, which assists in improving root growth and preventing moisture loss or after harvesting to provide insulation and cooling effect.
For illustration, according to the data published by the United States Department of Agriculture, in 2022, crop cash receipts accumulated to around USD 278.1 billion, where the majority accounted for corn and soybeans valued at USD 150.9 billion. Moreover, according to the European Union, in 2022, the European Union agriculture industry generated an estimated gross value of around USD 237.86 billion. Hence, the growth of the agriculture industry driven by innovations to improve the yield of crops is fostering the adoption of perlite, thereby driving the market growth.
Processed perlite in the powdered form delivers excellent characteristics in cosmetic products. Perlite powder possesses impeccable exfoliating properties that remove dead skin cells and unclog pores, promoting a smoother complexion. Perlite also has a high absorbency property suitable for skincare formulation which is good for oily or acne-prone skin. For cosmetic products, including powders, foundations, and blushes, perlite assists in controlling shine by absorbing excess oil and imparting longer matte finishes to the surface.
For instance, Imerys has developed various grades of natural cosmetics from perlites that replace conventional polymer beads used in body scrubs, face washes, shower gels, and shampoos. The perlite-based products offered by Imerys are also suitable for sun care, skin care, and make-up applications that require high absorption properties. Henceforth, incorporating perlite as an effective agent for cosmetic products fosters market growth.
Numerous factors, such as the exponential rise of the construction industry across China, Japan, and India, have increased the demand for perlite products. Perlite is extensively used as a filler for ceiling tiles, sound-cancellation walls, and structure heating solutions. Implementing government policies to build structures with massive strength and sustainable foundation in various countries across the Asia Pacific fosters the adoption of perlite.
For instance, the overall infrastructure investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) in China will reach about USD 4.2 trillion. The 14th Five-Year Plan in China emphasizes increasing green building development, more than 350 million square meters of buildings renovation, and the 50 million square meters plus of buildings construction with net zero energy consumption. Henceforth, the rise in construction activities is amplifying the adoption of the perlite-based product range, which, in turn, is spurring the market's growth.
The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in the shutdown of the construction and cosmetic industry deteriorated the economic stability badly in 2020. The unavailability of resources and manpower halted the construction of building-related projects in the first half of 2020. The strict lockdowns imposed by the government entities significantly deteriorated the construction industry, directly reducing the perlite market and its consumption. In addition to the construction industry, horticulture, and agriculture practices were also severely impacted which negatively contributed to the market potential for perlite across severely hit countries. Thus, the perlite market growth was lowered during the COVID-19 pandemic but the ease in restrictions and removal of lockdowns has accelerated the growth of the perlite industry after the commencement of industrial and construction projects.
The leading global companies in the perlite market are: Imerys, Aegean Perlites SA, The Schundler Company, and Keltech Energies Limited. For instance, Aegean Perlites SA is a leading manufacturer of expanded perlite that subsequently provides better aeration and optimum moisture retention for plant growth and works at a reasonably stable pH. During hydroponic cultivation (a non-soil medium) expanded-filled grow bags enable the delivery of controlled amounts of water and specific nutrients to the plants consequently optimizing root development. They are also a leading manufacturer of perlite for construction materials that lead to improved flow characteristics and workability of bulk products like cement, mortars, and plasters.
In April 2020, Imerys, a leading manufacturer of perlite acquired Cornerstone Industrial Minerals Corporation, a manufacturer of perlite in the United States. The focus of the acquisition was to increase the market share at the global level.
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