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3D Printing Plastics Market Growth & Trends:
The global 3D printing plastics market size is expected to reach USD 4.39 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 24.2% from 2024 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to witness substantial growth due to rising demand from various end-use industries such as medical, automotive, aerospace and defense, and consumer goods. Properties such as clarity in the image, high durability, high impact resistance, excellent UV and temperature resistant, sliding friction, high chemical resistance, rigidity, and dimensional stability are significantly fueling the demand for 3D printing plastics in the above-mentioned end-use industries across the globe.
3D printed products assist significantly in attaining economies of scale through the consumption of lesser lead time, reduced costs, and mitigated risks. 3D plastics also allow easier customization as per the consumers' needs. Thus, attracting favorable government regulations across various end-use industries such as automotive, medical, and consumer goods. Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a lucrative CAGR over the forecast period. The medical end-use segment in the region is expected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period on account of the increasing applications of 3D plastics in prototyping, custom orthodontic implants, prosthetics, medical instruments, and others.
Moreover, the rising demand for high-quality medical instruments and components from hospitals in major economies, such as China, India, and Singapore, is anticipated to create lucrative opportunities in the medical industry. Furthermore, the recent outbreak of COVID-19 in countries such as India, China, Australia, Japan, and Malaysia is creating a high demand for 3D printing plastics, especially in face shields, 3D printed masks, and filter cover applications. Thus, the rising positive cases in the region are projected to significantly boost the market growth.
The consumer goods segment is emerging as a significant end-use of 3D plastic products on account of the reduced lead time offered by additive manufacturing techniques. Innovative additive manufacturing solutions enable the production of designer parts with complex geometries. Thus, facilitating the manufacturers to cater to rising consumer needs for personalized parts.
The photopolymers segment is anticipated to progress at a substantial rate over the forecast period. Massive demand for photopolymers is attributed to high consumption in the production of industrial prototypes through the utilization of SLA technology. Polyamide/nylon is anticipated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period on account of the rising demand from both domestic as well as commercial applications. The demand for polyamide/nylon is majorly contributed by laser sintering technology.
3D Printing Plastics Market Report Highlights:
- Based on type, the photopolymers segment led the market with a revenue share of 58.4% in 2024, owing to the increasing demand for high-precision manufacturing in industries like dental, jewelry, and electronics.
- Based on form, the filament segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 71.4% in 2024, driven by the increasing accessibility of desktop 3D printers. As more individuals, small businesses, and educational institutions adopt affordable 3D printing technology, the demand for versatile and user-friendly filaments like PLA (polylactic acid), ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), and nylon has surged.
- Based on end use, the medical segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 48.91% in 2023. The increasing demand for personalized medical devices and implants is a key driver for the use of 3D printing plastics in the medical industry.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
- 1.1 Research Methodology
- 1.2 Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.3 List to Data Sources
- 1.4 List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
Chapter 3 Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1 Market Segmentation
- 3.2 3D Printing Plastics Market Dynamics
- 3.3 Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.1 Growing demand from automotive and aerspoace industries
- 3.3.2 Favorable government support
- 3.4 Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.1 high costs of the 3d printed products
- 3.5 Market Opportunity Assessment
- 3.5.1 rising adoption of 3d printing in newer applications
- 3.6 Value Chain Analysis
- 3.7 Technological Overview
- 3.8 Regulatory Analysis
- 3.8.1 Regulatory landscape
- 3.8.2 List of factors/regulations, by country
- 3.8.2.1.1 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.12001(HCS)
- 3.8.2.1.2 European regulations EC No. 1935/2004
- 3.8.2.1.3 EC No. 2023/2006
- 3.9 PESTLE Analysis
- 3.10 PORTER's Analysis
- 3.11 Competitive & Vendor Landscape
- 3.11.1 Participation categorization
- 3.11.2 innovator
- 3.11.3 market leader
- 3.12 Strategic Initiatives & Outcome Analysis
- 3.13 Vendor Landscape
Chapter 4 3D Printing Plastics Market: Type Estimates & Analysis
- 4.1 3D printing plastics market: Type movement analysis
- 4.2 Photopolymers
- 4.2.1 photopolymers 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
- 4.3 ABS & ASA
- 4.3.1 ABS & ASA 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
- 4.4 POLYAMIDE/NYLON
- 4.4.1 polyamide/nylon 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
- 4.5 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- 4.5.1 Polylactic acid 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
- 4.6 Others
- 4.6.1 others 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
Chapter 5 3D Printing Plastics Market: Form Estimates & Analysis
- 5.1 3D printing plastics market: Form movement analysis
- 5.2 Filament
- 5.2.1 3D printing Plastics filament Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
- 5.3 Ink
- 5.3.1 3D printing Plastics ink Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
- 5.4 Powder
- 5.4.1 3D printing Plastics powder Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
Chapter 6 3D Printing Plastics Market: End-use Estimates & Analysis
- 6.1 3D printing plastics market: End-use movement analysis
- 6.2 Automotive
- 6.2.1 3D printing Plastics in automotive Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
- 6.3 Medical (Prosthetics & Implants, Surgical Instruments, Others)
- 6.3.1 3D printing Plastics in medical Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
- 6.4 Aerospace & Defense
- 6.4.1 3D printing Plastics in aerospace & defense Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
- 6.5 Consumer goods
- 6.5.1 3D printing Plastics in consumer goods Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD million)
Chapter 7 3D Printing Plastics Market: Region Estimates & Analysis
- 7.1 3D Printing Plastics Market: Region movement Analysis
- 7.2 North America
- 7.2.1 North america 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.2 North america 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.3 North america 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.4 North america 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5 U.S.
- 7.2.5.1 U.S. 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.2 U.S. 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.3 U.S. 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.4 U.S. 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6 Canada
- 7.2.6.1 Canada 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.2 Canada 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.3 Canada 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.4 Canada 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7 Mexico
- 7.2.7.1 Mexico 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.2 Mexico 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.3 Mexico 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.4 Mexico 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.8 Europe
- 7.2.8.1 Europe 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.8.2 Europe 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.8.3 Europe 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.8.4 Europe 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.9 Germany
- 7.2.9.1 Germany 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.9.2 Germany 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.9.3 Germany 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.9.4 Germany 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.10 UK
- 7.2.10.1 UK 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.10.2 UK 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.10.3 UK 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.10.4 UK 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.11 France
- 7.2.11.1 France 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.11.2 France 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.11.3 France 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.11.4 France 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.12 Italy
- 7.2.12.1 Italy 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.12.2 Italy 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.12.3 Italy 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.12.4 Italy 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.13 Asia Pacific
- 7.2.13.1 Asia Pacific 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.13.2 Asia Pacific 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.13.3 Asia Pacific 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.13.4 Asia Pacific 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.14 China
- 7.2.14.1 China 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.14.2 China 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.14.3 China 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.14.4 China 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.15 India
- 7.2.15.1 India 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.15.2 India 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.15.3 India 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.15.4 India 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.16 Japan
- 7.2.16.1 Japan 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.16.2 Japan 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.16.3 Japan 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.16.4 Japan 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.17 South Korea
- 7.2.17.1 South Korea 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.17.2 South Korea 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.17.3 South Korea 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.17.4 South Korea 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.18 Latin America
- 7.2.18.1 Latin America 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.18.2 Latin America 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.18.3 Latin America 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.18.4 Latin America 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.19 Brazil
- 7.2.19.1 Brazil 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.19.2 Brazil 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.19.3 Brazil 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.19.4 Brazil 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.20 Argentina
- 7.2.20.1 Argentina 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.20.2 Argentina 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.20.3 Argentina 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.20.4 Argentina 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.21 Middle East & Africa
- 7.2.21.1 Middle East & Africa 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.21.2 Middle East & Africa 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.21.3 Middle East & Africa 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.21.4 Middle East & Africa 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.22 South Africa
- 7.2.22.1 South Africa 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.22.2 South Africa 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.22.3 South Africa 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.22.4 South Africa 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.23 Saudi Arabia
- 7.2.23.1 Saudi Arabia 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.23.2 Saudi Arabia 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.23.3 Saudi Arabia 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by form, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.23.4 Saudi Arabia 3D printing Plastics Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 8 Company Profiles
- 8.1 3D Systems Corporation
- 8.1.1 Company Overview
- 8.1.2 Financial Performance
- 8.1.3 Product benchmarking
- 8.1.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 8.2 Arkema Inc
- 8.2.1 Company Overview
- 8.2.2 Financial Performance
- 8.2.3 Product benchmarking
- 8.2.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 8.3 ENVISIONTEC, INC.
- 8.3.1 Company Overview
- 8.3.2 Financial Performance
- 8.3.3 Product benchmarking
- 8.4 Stratasys Ltd.
- 8.4.1 Company Overview
- 8.4.2 Financial Performance
- 8.4.3 Product benchmarking
- 8.4.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 8.5 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
- 8.5.1 Company Overview
- 8.5.2 Financial Performance
- 8.5.3 Product benchmarking
- 8.5.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 8.6 Materialise nv
- 8.6.1 Company Overview
- 8.6.2 Financial Performance
- 8.6.3 Product benchmarking
- 8.6.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 8.7 HP INC.
- 8.7.1 Company Overview
- 8.7.2 Financial Performance
- 8.7.3 Product benchmarking
- 8.8 Eos GmbH Electro Optical Systems
- 8.8.1 Company Overview
- 8.8.2 Financial Performance
- 8.8.3 Product benchmarking
- 8.8.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9 Polyone Corporation
- 8.9.1 Company Overview
- 8.9.2 Financial Performance
- 8.9.3 Product benchmarking
- 8.9.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 8.10 Royal DSM N.V.
- 8.10.1 Company Overview
- 8.10.2 Financial Performance
- 8.10.3 Product benchmarking
- 8.10.4 Strategic Initiatives