Growing concerns about the environment have increased demand for the environment-friendly and sustainable use of perlite. Perlite manufacturers are focusing on developing advanced perlite products that can be directly used in green buildings and be recycled and reused. Manufacturers are investing in R&D activities and technologies to develop sustainable perlite materials that are cost-effective and at the same time provide mechanical strength. Players in this market are investing in research & development activities due to the increasing demand for perlite and to withstand intense competition. This increased investment in R&D activities to develop ecological perlite materials will provide growth opportunities for the perlite market in the next five years. The global perlite market size is estimated to grow from USD 1.4 billion in 2020 to USD 1.9 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period. The market is projected to witness decent growth in the near futur