3D Printing Materials Market - Global Size, Share, Trend Analysis, Opportunity and Forecast Report, 2019–2029, Segmented By Type (Plastics, Metals, Ceramics); By Form (Powder, Filament, Liquid); By Technology (FDM, SLS, SLA, DMLS); By Application (Prototyping, Manufacturing); By End User (Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Construction); By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa)
Global 3D Printing Materials Market Size More Than Triples to Cross USD 6.5 Billion by 2029
Global 3D printing materials market is flourishing because of an increasing demand for customized products and personalized medical devices, the manufacturing industry’s growing focus on sustainability and eco-friendly materials, high adoption of 3D printing technology in product design and development, and advancements in materials and technology that have led to more efficient and cost-effective 3D printing processes.
BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated global 3D printing materials market size at USD 2.1 billion in 2022. During the forecast period between 2023 and 2029, BlueWeave expects the global 3D printing materials market size to grow at a robust CAGR of 17.6% reaching a value of USD 6.51 billion by 2029. Major growth drivers for global 3D printing materials market include an increasing need for polymers in 3D printing, a rising demand for mass customization, and government initiatives to encourage and facilitate the adoption of 3D printing. The global 3D printing market is expected to further expand due to the rising demand for 3D printing, as well as the increased demand for better quality materials in various industries such as automotive and aerospace. Also, the use of 3D printing reduces the risk of errors and is highly advantageous for production, leading to an increase in market growth during the forecast period. However, high cost of 3D printing materials, equipment, and maintenance and limited availability of high-quality and specialized 3D printing materials are anticipated to restrain the market growth during the period in analysis.
Global 3D Printing Materials Market - Overview
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process that produces an object in three dimensions using 3D printing materials. Initially, simple thermoplastics and wax were used for 3D printing, but now, diverse materials in powder, liquid, and filament form are widely used. The automotive industry can drive market growth in the future by using technologies such as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) to create prototypes and end-use components. 3D printing materials and equipment allow speedy prototyping and find their end-users in creating molds, grips, and fixtures. The increasing demand for 3D printing from the aerospace and defense industries will drive 3D printing materials and equipment market share. It offers flexibility in product design and helps in producing highly detailed and sleek models.
Impact of COVID-19 on Global 3D Printing Materials Market
COVID-19 adversely affected the global economy and caused uncertainty in all industries, including the 3D printing materials market. However, the healthcare sector experienced a surge in demand for medical equipment and devices required for COVID-19 treatment. This increased demand for medical equipment and personal protective equipment created opportunities for 3D printing companies globally. PLA and PETG materials were predominantly used to produce face shields due to their high resistance to temperature and weather conditions, contributing to the growing demand for 3D printing materials worldwide. In 2021, the global 3D printing materials market recovered due to the rising demand from the healthcare and industrial sectors worldwide. Hospitals and healthcare organizations are increasingly seeking environmentally friendly printing materials and 3D printers to produce critical equipment.
Global 3D Printing Materials Market – By Type
By type, the global 3D printing materials market is divided into Plastics, Metals, and Ceramics segments. The plastic type segment held the highest share in the global 3D printing materials market due to several factors. Plastic is a widely available and affordable material, making it a popular choice for 3D printing. Additionally, plastics offer a wide range of properties that make them suitable for various applications. For example, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is commonly used for prototyping and functional parts due to its durability and resistance to impact. PLA (Polylactic Acid) is another popular plastic used in 3D printing due to its biodegradability and sustainability. Furthermore, advancements in 3D printing technology have made it possible to produce high quality plastic parts with complex geometries and intricate details, making it a preferred choice for a wide range of industries.
Competitive Landscape
Major players operating in the global 3D printing materials market include Stratasys, 3D Systems, Arkema, Royal DSM, EOS GmbH, Materialise NV, Evonik Industries AG, SABIC, BASF SE, CRP Technology Srl, EnvisionTEC, Solvay SA, HP Inc., Carbon Inc., and Dow Chemical Company. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.
The in-depth analysis of the report provides information about growth potential, upcoming trends, and statistics of Global 3D Printing Materials Market. It also highlights the factors driving forecasts of total market size. The report promises to provide recent technology trends in Global 3D Printing Materials Market and industry insights to help decision-makers make sound strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report also analyzes the growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics of the market.
- 1. Research Framework
- 1.1. Research Objective
- 1.2. Product Overview
- 1.3. Market Segmentation
- 2. Executive Summary
- 3. Global 3D Printing Materials Market Insights
- 3.1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2. DROC Analysis
- 3.2.1. Growth Drivers
- 3.2.1.1. Increasing adoption of 3D printing technology in product design and development.
- 3.2.1.2. Advancements in materials and technology that have led to more efficient and cost-effective 3D printing processes.
- 3.2.1.3. Rising demand for customized products and personalized medical devices.
- 3.2.1.4. Growing focus on sustainability and eco-friendly materials in the manufacturing industry.
- 3.2.2. Restraints
- 3.2.2.1. High cost of 3D printing materials, equipment, and maintenance.
- 3.2.2.2. Limited availability of high-quality and specialized 3D printing materials.
- 3.2.3. Opportunities
- 3.2.3.1. Growing demand for 3D printing in the dental and medical fields, including orthodontic aligners, dental crowns, and surgical implants.
- 3.2.3.2. Increasing demand for 3D printed parts and Forms in the automotive and aerospace industries.
- 3.2.3.3. Growing adoption of 3D printing in education and research.
- 3.2.3.4. Expansion of the 3D printing market in emerging economies.
- 3.2.4. Challenges
- 3.2.4.1. Lack of skilled professionals and technical expertise in 3D printing technology.
- 3.2.4.2. Ethical concerns related to the use of 3D printing for the production of weapons or counterfeit products.
- 3.3. Technology Advancements/Recent Developments
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 3.5.5. Intensity of Rivalry
- 4. Global 3D Printing Materials Market Overview
- 4.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- 4.1.1. By Value (USD Million)
- 4.2. Market Share and Forecast
- 4.2.1. By Type
- 4.2.1.1. Plastics
- 4.2.1.2. Metals
- 4.2.1.3. Ceramics
- 4.2.1.4. Others
- 4.2.2. By Form
- 4.2.2.1. Powder
- 4.2.2.2. Filament
- 4.2.2.3. Liquid
- 4.2.3. By Technology
- 4.2.3.1. FDM
- 4.2.3.2. SLS
- 4.2.3.3. SLA
- 4.2.3.4. DMLS
- 4.2.3.5. Others
- 4.2.4. By Application
- 4.2.4.1. Prototyping
- 4.2.4.2. Manufacturing
- 4.2.4.3. Others
- 4.2.5. By End User
- 4.2.5.1. Aerospace & Defense
- 4.2.5.2. Healthcare
- 4.2.5.3. Automotive
- 4.2.5.4. Consumer Goods
- 4.2.5.5. Construction
- 4.2.5.6. Others
- 4.2.6. By Region
- 4.2.6.1. North America
- 4.2.6.2. Europe
- 4.2.6.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
- 4.2.6.4. Latin America (LATAM)
- 4.2.6.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- 5. North America 3D Printing Materials Market
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- 5.1.1. By Value (USD Million)
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type
- 5.2.2. By Form
- 5.2.3. By Technology
- 5.2.4. By Application
- 5.2.5. By End-User
- 5.2.6. By Country
- 5.2.6.1. United States
- 5.2.6.1.1. By Type
- 5.2.6.1.2. By Form
- 5.2.6.1.3. By Technology
- 5.2.6.1.4. By Application
- 5.2.6.1.5. By End-User
- 5.2.6.2. Canada
- 5.2.6.2.1. By Type
- 5.2.6.2.2. By Form
- 5.2.6.2.3. By Technology
- 5.2.6.2.4. By Application
- 5.2.6.2.5. By End-User
- 6. Europe 3D Printing Materials Market
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- 6.1.1. By Value (USD Million)
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Form
- 6.2.3. By Technology
- 6.2.4. By Application
- 6.2.5. By End-User
- 6.2.6. By Country
- 6.2.6.1. Germany
- 6.2.6.1.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.1.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.1.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.1.4. By Application
- 6.2.6.1.5. By End-User
- 6.2.6.2. United Kingdom
- 6.2.6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.2.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.2.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.2.4. By Application
- 6.2.6.2.5. By End-User
- 6.2.6.3. Italy
- 6.2.6.3.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.3.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.3.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.3.4. By Application
- 6.2.6.3.5. By End-User
- 6.2.6.4. France
- 6.2.6.4.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.4.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.4.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.4.4. By Application
- 6.2.6.4.5. By End-User
- 6.2.6.5. Spain
- 6.2.6.5.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.5.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.5.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.5.4. By Application
- 6.2.6.5.5. By End-User
- 6.2.6.6. Belgium
- 6.2.6.6.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.6.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.6.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.6.4. By Application
- 6.2.6.6.5. By End-User
- 6.2.6.7. Russia
- 6.2.6.7.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.7.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.7.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.7.4. By Application
- 6.2.6.7.5. By End-User
- 6.2.6.8. The Netherlands
- 6.2.6.8.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.8.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.8.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.8.4. By Application
- 6.2.6.8.5. By End-User
- 6.2.6.9. Rest of Europe
- 6.2.6.9.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.9.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.9.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.9.4. By Application
- 6.2.6.9.5. By End-User
- 7. Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- 7.1.1. By Value (USD Million)
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Form
- 7.2.3. By Technology
- 7.2.4. By Application
- 7.2.5. By End-User
- 7.2.6. By Country
- 7.2.6.1. China
- 7.2.6.1.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.1.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.1.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.1.4. By Application
- 7.2.6.1.5. By End-User
- 7.2.6.2. India
- 7.2.6.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.2.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.2.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.2.4. By Application
- 7.2.6.2.5. By End-User
- 7.2.6.3. Japan
- 7.2.6.3.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.3.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.3.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.3.4. By Application
- 7.2.6.3.5. By End-User
- 7.2.6.4. South Korea
- 7.2.6.4.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.4.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.4.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.4.4. By Application
- 7.2.6.4.5. By End-User
- 7.2.6.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 7.2.6.5.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.5.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.5.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.5.4. By Application
- 7.2.6.5.5. By End-User
- 7.2.6.6. Indonesia
- 7.2.6.6.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.6.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.6.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.6.4. By Application
- 7.2.6.6.5. By End-User
- 7.2.6.7. Malaysia
- 7.2.6.7.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.7.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.7.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.7.4. By Application
- 7.2.6.7.5. By End-User
- 7.2.6.8. Singapore
- 7.2.6.8.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.8.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.8.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.8.4. By Application
- 7.2.6.8.5. By End-User
- 7.2.6.9. Vietnam
- 7.2.6.9.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.9.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.9.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.9.4. By Application
- 7.2.6.9.5. By End-User
- 7.2.6.10. Rest of APAC
- 7.2.6.10.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.10.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.10.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.10.4. By Application
- 7.2.6.10.5. By End-User
- 8. Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- 8.1.1. By Value (USD Million)
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1.1. By Type
- 8.2.1.2. By Form
- 8.2.1.3. By Technology
- 8.2.1.4. By Application
- 8.2.1.5. By End-User
- 8.2.2. By Country
- 8.2.2.1. Brazil
- 8.2.2.1.1. By Type
- 8.2.2.1.2. By Form
- 8.2.2.1.3. By Technology
- 8.2.2.1.4. By Application
- 8.2.2.1.5. By End-User
- 8.2.2.2. Mexico
- 8.2.2.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2.2.2. By Form
- 8.2.2.2.3. By Technology
- 8.2.2.2.4. By Application
- 8.2.2.2.5. By End-User
- 8.2.2.3. Argentina
- 8.2.2.3.1. By Type
- 8.2.2.3.2. By Form
- 8.2.2.3.3. By Technology
- 8.2.2.3.4. By Application
- 8.2.2.3.5. By End-User
- 8.2.2.4. Peru
- 8.2.2.4.1. By Type
- 8.2.2.4.2. By Form
- 8.2.2.4.3. By Technology
- 8.2.2.4.4. By Application
- 8.2.2.4.5. By End-User
- 8.2.2.5. Rest of LATAM
- 8.2.2.5.1. By Type
- 8.2.2.5.2. By Form
- 8.2.2.5.3. By Technology
- 8.2.2.5.4. By Application
- 8.2.2.5.5. By End-User
- 9. Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Materials Market
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- 9.1.1. By Value (USD Million)
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Form
- 9.2.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4. By Application
- 9.2.5. By End-User
- 9.2.6. By Country
- 9.2.6.1. Saudi Arabia
- 9.2.6.1.1. By Type
- 9.2.6.1.2. By Form
- 9.2.6.1.3. By Technology
- 9.2.6.1.4. By Application
- 9.2.6.1.5. By End-User
- 9.2.6.2. UAE
- 9.2.6.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.6.2.2. By Form
- 9.2.6.2.3. By Technology
- 9.2.6.2.4. By Application
- 9.2.6.2.5. By End-User
- 9.2.6.3. Qatar
- 9.2.6.3.1. By Type
- 9.2.6.3.2. By Form
- 9.2.6.3.3. By Technology
- 9.2.6.3.4. By Application
- 9.2.6.3.5. By End-User
- 9.2.6.4. Kuwait
- 9.2.6.4.1. By Type
- 9.2.6.4.2. By Form
- 9.2.6.4.3. By Technology
- 9.2.6.4.4. By Application
- 9.2.6.4.5. By End-User
- 9.2.6.5. South Africa
- 9.2.6.5.1. By Type
- 9.2.6.5.2. By Form
- 9.2.6.5.3. By Technology
- 9.2.6.5.4. By Application
- 9.2.6.5.5. By End-User
- 9.2.6.6. Nigeria
- 9.2.6.6.1. By Type
- 9.2.6.6.2. By Form
- 9.2.6.6.3. By Technology
- 9.2.6.6.4. By Application
- 9.2.6.6.5. By End-User
- 9.2.6.7. Algeria
- 9.2.6.7.1. By Type
- 9.2.6.7.2. By Form
- 9.2.6.7.3. By Technology
- 9.2.6.7.4. By Application
- 9.2.6.7.5. By End-User
- 9.2.6.8. Rest of MEA
- 9.2.6.8.1. By Type
- 9.2.6.8.2. By Form
- 9.2.6.8.3. By Technology
- 9.2.6.8.4. By Application
- 9.2.6.8.5. By End-User
- 10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1.
- List of Key Players and Their Offerings
- 10.2. Global 3D Printing Materials Market Share Analysis, 2022
- 10.3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
- 10.4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
- 11. Impact of Covid-19 on India Worm Gear Reducers Market
- 12. Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
- 12.1. Stratasys
- 12.2. 3D Systems
- 12.3. Arkema
- 12.4. Royal DSM
- 12.5. EOS GmbH
- 12.6. Materialise NV
- 12.7. Evonik Industries AG
- 12.8. SABIC
- 12.9. BASF SE
- 12.10. CRP Technology Srl
- 12.11. EnvisionTEC
- 12.12. Solvay SA
- 12.13. HP Inc.
- 12.14. Carbon Inc.
- 12.15. Dow Chemical Company
- 12.16. Other Prominent Players
- 13. Key Strategic Recommendations
- 14. Research Methodology
- 14.1. Qualitative Research
- 14.1.1. Primary & Secondary Research
- 14.2. Quantitative Research
- 14.3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
- 14.3.1. Secondary Research
- 14.3.2. Primary Research
- 14.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
- 14.5. Assumptions & Limitations
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