Pumice is a kind of gray stone, porous or spongy form of volcanic glass that is light enough to float on water used in pieces or powdered form. According to BlueQuark Research & Consulting, the global Pumice market is expected to witness a significant growth rate during the forecasted period. Factors like increasing the use of Pumice in the personal care products such as soaps, hand cleansers, body gels, facial and foot scrub products as an exfoliator are expected to drive the global Pumice Market. Further, Pumice is widely used in the horticultural sector due to its porous nature, low weight, and hardness is projected to drive the Global Pumice Market. Furthermore, increasing the use of Pumice in building materials, Pumice is often utilized in the production of lightweight concrete and cinder blocks. It can be used as an additive in cement is expected to drive the Global Pumice Market. However, Pumice material can infiltrate and cause damage to boat engines and disruption to fishing vessels. Pumice fine ash is ingested by marine animals, leading to death is expected to hinder the future market growth of Pumice.

Pumice is used in personal care products such as soaps, hand cleaners, body gel, facials, and foot scrubs. It is used in the horticultural sector for landscaping, fertilizer, soil mixtures, seed coating, and building materials such as lightweight concrete, cinder blocks, and pozzolan. Pumice is utilized as an abrasive, especially in polishes, pencil erasers, and stonewashed denim production. It is used in medicines to treat ulcers and cornea.

The Personal Care sector is the most primary and vital consumer of Pumice and is estimated to drive the global demand for Pumice. A pumice stone can help to soften calluses and corn, which reduces friction-related pain. To remove dry and excess skin from the feet during a pedicure, Pumice is used, making the industry’s market grow. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, in 2020, the estimated production was 480,000 tons with an estimated processed value of about USD 30 million, which decreased by 15% in quantity and 18% in value from the 2019 reported production of 565,000 tons valued at USD 15.9 million. Being natural and eco-friendly, and demanding than any other chemicals, Pumice is sustainably excellent in removing excess hair permanently, driving the demand for Pumice in the market. Pumice powder plays a vital role in dentistry for teeth whitening, teeth polishing and cleaning. It can kill bacteria and prevent the gums, which are projected to drive the demand for the Pumice market. Thus, the above factors have made the personal care sector a vital segment of growth for the Global market of Pumice. 

The Asia Pacific region is on its way to becoming the global leader in the production and consumption of Pumice, with most of the consumption in populated countries like China and India. Turkey is the leading global producer of pumice and pumicite. There is an increase in the adoption of Pumice in the personal care sector, and Pumice powder is used in soaps and creams are very popular and high in demand due to its ability to remove dead cells, scars, and pores, expected to drive the global Pumice market. Due to the increasing population, the need for food is increasing, Pumice’s porous structure allows it to store essential nutrients in the microscopic surface pores, which helps to regulate fertilizer feedings. It can be nutrient enhanced before being added to the growing media, thus adding to the Pumice market demand in the region. Due to the rapid increase in urbanization, a refined grained version of Pumice is mixed with lime to form a lightweight, smooth, plaster-like concrete. The rock has air-filled vehicles that serve as a good insulator, driving the demand for the Global Pumice Industry. Pumice is commonly utilized for polishing and abrasive applications in industrial and consumer products for various reasons, including its availability, neutral pH, and hard enough to abrade yet soft enough not to damage the surface, thus driving the Global Pumice Industry. Pumice is ground into sugar consistency with other ingredients, is used to treat ulcers mainly on the skin and cornea, and is used to heal wound scars more healthily, driving the global Pumice market. Therefore, mentioned factors have made the Asia Pacific region a vital area for the development of Pumice.

Some of the market's key players are Armisum, Ward Pumice Company, Pomza Export, United States Pumice Co, General Pumice, among others.

In June 2021, by Dry Jig Technology, pumice is a naturally occurring raw material with a tumultuous past used to make an ideal construction material for lightweight bricks.

In June 2020, CR Minerals, the leading worldwide producer of high-quality pumice products, announced a new manufacturing facility in Pueblo, Colorado. 

Global PumiceMarket report provides deep insight into the Industrial market's current and future state across various regions. The study comprehensively analyses the Pumice market by segmenting based on the By Type (Rock Pumice, Pumicite, Others), By Composition (Silicates, Aluminates, Others), By Application (Personal Care, Horticulture, Building Materials, Abrasive, Medical, Others) and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The report examines the market drivers and restraints and the impact of Covid-19 on the market growth in detail. The study covers and includes emerging market trends, developments, opportunities, and challenges in the industry. This report also covers extensively researched competitive landscape sections with prominent companies and profiles, including their market shares and projects.