Industrial Minerals


Europe perlite industry hit by weak demand and energy costs

06 October 2011

by IM prices reporter

Price increases expected next year as energy costs continue to rise

Keywords: perlite, prices, Greek debt crisis, Europe, energy

Demand for perlite in Europe has weakened during the last quarter in line with a slowdown in construction across the region but prices are still expected to rise in the new year for certain applications.

A producer and exporter of perlite told IM: “During the last quarter we have seen a decline for demand in the construction sector in parts of Europe notably Italy, Spain, and the UK. Demand is holding up in...