Product Code: GVR-4-68038-080-4
3D Printing Materials Market Growth & Trends:
The global 3D printing materials market size is expected to reach USD 12.82 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 29.1% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Extensive R&D and technological advancements in 3D printing technologies is expected to fuel the market growth over the forecast period.
Expansion of various industries including automotive, aerospace and defense, medical, and others across the globe is projected to benefit the market growth. In addition, rising demand for 3D printing materials such as photopolymers, metals, thermoplastics, and ceramics owing to its superior strength and durability is estimated to drive the industry growth.
The demand for low cost mass manufacturing to reduce lead time and to enhance the quality and efficiency of the resultant product has emerged as the primary reason for growing popularity of the technology across all industries. In addition, factors such as low component weight and the ability to print cheaper equipment on demand and in less time is expected to drive the market.
3D printing materials are expected to witness strong growth owing to the widespread applications including consumer, aerospace and defense, healthcare, and industrial. Growing number of efforts and investments in the Asia-Pacific market owing to the presence of developing economies such as China, India, and Indonesia is expected to create a favorable scenario for the market growth.
3D Printing Materials Market Report Highlights:
- The photopolymers led the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 37.9% in 2024. This growth is attributed to their ability to produce complex and intricate designs with high precision.
- The aerospace and defense sector dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 24.8% in 2024, driven by the need for lightweight, high-performance components that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce costs.
- North America 3D printing materials market dominated the global market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 39.0% in 2024 attributed to its advanced manufacturing capabilities and technological innovation.
- Asia Pacific 3D printing materials market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.6% from 2025 to 2030, owing to a booming automotive industry and increasing urbanization. Countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea are at the forefront of adopting additive manufacturing technologies.
- 3D printing materials market participants across the globe have increased their R&D spending in order to develop highly efficient products for various applications.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Insights
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. 3D Printing Materials Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Global 3D Printing Materials Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Technology Overview
- 3.4. Average Price Trend Analysis
- 3.5. Supply-Demand GAP Analysis, 2024
- 3.6. Regulatory Framework
- 3.6.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
- 3.6.2. Standards and Compliances
- 3.6.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
- 3.7. Market Dynamics
- 3.7.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.7.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.7.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.8. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.8.1. Supplier Power
- 3.8.2. Buyer Power
- 3.8.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.8.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.8.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.9. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.9.1. Political Landscape
- 3.9.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.9.3. Social Landscape
- 3.9.4. Technological Landscape
- 3.9.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.9.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. 3D Printing Materials Market: Product Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 4.1. 3D Printing Materials Market: Product Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 4.1.1. Photopolymers
- 4.1.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.1.2. Thermoplastics
- 4.1.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.1.3. Metals
- 4.1.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.1.4. Others
- 4.1.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. 3D Printing Materials Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 5.1. 3D Printing Materials Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 5.1.1. Aerospace & Defense
- 5.1.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1.2. Medical
- 5.1.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1.3. Automotive
- 5.1.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1.4. Consumer Products & Industrial
- 5.1.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1.5. Others
- 5.1.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. 3D Printing Materials Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 6.1. Regional Snapshot
- 6.2. 3D Printing Materials Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. U.S
- 6.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Canada
- 6.3.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. Mexico
- 6.3.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.1.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. UK
- 6.4.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Germany
- 6.4.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. France
- 6.4.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. Italy
- 6.4.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. Spain
- 6.4.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.1.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. China
- 6.5.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. India
- 6.5.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4. Japan
- 6.5.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Latin America
- 6.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.1.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Brazil
- 6.6.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Argentina
- 6.6.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Middle East & Africa
- 6.7.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.1.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Vendor Landscape
- 7.2.1. Company categorization
- 7.2.2. List of Key Distributors and Channel Partners
- 7.2.3. List of Potential Customers/Applications
- 7.3. Competitive Dynamics
- 7.3.1. Competitive Benchmarking
- 7.3.2. Strategy Mapping
- 7.3.3. Heat Map Analysis
- 7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 7.4.1. ATI
- 7.4.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.2. CNPC Powder
- 7.4.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.3. Colibrium Additive
- 7.4.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.4. GKN Powder Metallurgy
- 7.4.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.5. Hoganas AB
- 7.4.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.6. Kennametal Inc.
- 7.4.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.7. Arkema Inc.
- 7.4.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.8. CRP Technology
- 7.4.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.9. Stratasys Ltd.
- 7.4.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.10. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
- 7.4.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.11. Polyone Corporation
- 7.4.11.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.11.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.11.4. Strategic Initiatives