Expanded Perlite Material segmentation by application reveals distinct demand drivers across end‑use sectors. Construction accounts for the largest share, roughly 35 % of total revenue, as perlite is employed for lightweight concrete, plaster and fire‑resistant panels, offering thermal insulation and reduced structural load. Agriculture follows with an estimated 30 % contribution, where perlite functions as a soil amendment, seed‑starting medium, and moisture regulator, directly influencing crop yield and water efficiency. Industrial insulation—including refrigeration, pipe and equipment jackets—generates about 20 % of market value, leveraging perlite’s low thermal conductivity and fire‑proof characteristics. Hydroponics represents a growing niche (≈10 %), driven by controlled‑environment farming that values perlite’s inertness and aeration capacity. The residual 5 % comprises miscellaneous uses such as oil‑well drilling muds and specialty filters. Collectively, these application segments shape the overall Expanded Perlite Material market size, with construction and agriculture together contributing two‑thirds of total sales.