3D Printing Filament Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

3D Printing Filament Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

Global 3D Printing Filament Market is projected to grow at an impressive rate through 2028 due to the annually increasing demand from aerospace industry. In 2020, the export value of the aerospace industry in Japan amounted to approximately USD 4.25 billion.

The Thermoplastic feedstock utilized in the fused deposition modeling or fused filament fabrication (FDM/FFF) process is 3D printing filament. Using several filaments primarily drives the market to print many materials simultaneously. Additionally, the affordability of the filaments and their simplicity of usage present additional market expansion prospects. Due to their low cost, water resistance, and ease of manufacture, plastic 3D printing filaments are used extensively. Contrary to conventional printing, which uses materials like composites, nylon, and other hybrid filaments, fused filament manufacturing processes produce prototypes for aerospace and defense, automotive, and industrial application segments more quickly. Market participants are increasingly drawn to invest in 3D printing filament due to growing innovation, research, and development in the field, including the use of multi-property materials and biodegradable 3D filaments. Furthermore, the market for bio-degradable 3D printing filaments is expanding due to stringent environmental laws implemented by European nations.

Stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, and other very fine metal powders make metal-filled 3D printing filaments. These materials don't require a high-temperature extruder and have an aesthetically pleasing metal finish. Metal printing filaments are also heavier and stay on the surface longer than plastic. The metal-based 3D printing filament market is hindered by the fact that generating metal filament for printing uses three to four times more energy than producing plastic or ceramic filament. Ceramics can be used as a 3D printing filament substitute for plastic and metal. The creation of creative figurines, models, statues, and art and design projects is credited as the driving force behind the use of ceramics for printing. Additionally, it's frequently used in the biomedical industry to create customized implants like 3D bone substitutes. However, building complicated components and parts using ceramic filament is expensive and labor-intensive. As a result, the major market players are spending money researching and developing novel printing techniques.

Promising Demand from The Aerospace and Defense Industry

The aerospace and defense application market accounted for high usage in creating design prototypes. Demand for 3D printing filament is anticipated to increase throughout the forecasted period as additive manufacturing is increasingly used to produce aerospace components worldwide for cost-effective solutions. A typical aircraft component and parts created using 3D printing technology are lighter and reduce air drag, which lowers fuel costs. Additionally, during the anticipated period, the demand for 3D printing filament is expected to rise due to factors including rising environmental consciousness and declining fuel costs and emissions that are likely to reduce the environmental effect.

Growing Technological Advancement for Sustainable Development

The 3D printing filament industry is seeing good market expansion due to various product development stages. Major component producers in the fields of aerospace and defence, automotive, industrial, and healthcare include India, China, Brazil, South Korea, and Malaysia. During the anticipated period, this is probably going to propel market growth even higher. By opening its first Kepstan PEKK (Poly-Ether-Ketone-Ketone) factory in Alabama, US, Arkema SA expanded the manufacturing of 3D printing filament material in March 2019. With this development, the company aimed to increase its selection of advanced materials for use in the most demanding industries, including aerospace, oil & gas, electronics, and automotive.

Recent Developments

  • In August 2022, A contract for selling Covestro AG's 3D printing and additive manufacturing operations was inked with Stratasys, an Irish enterprise. Covestro AG has significantly impacted the ecosystem of third-party materials at Stratasys.
  • In March 2022, VESTAKEEP iC4800 3DF, a novel osteoconductive PEEK filament that improves the fusion of bone and implants, was introduced by Evonik Industries AG as part of an expansion of their family of VISTAKEEP Fusion 3D printing filaments. The filament is perfect for 3D printers that use fused filament fabrication technology.
Market Segmentation

Global 3D Printing Filament market is segmented by material, type, and end use. Based on material, the market is divided into plastics, metals & ceramics. Based on type, the market is divided into ABS, PLA, PVA, PET, titanium, copper, stainless steel, metal alloys, and others. Based on end use, the market is segmented into medical & dental, automotive, consumer goods, aerospace & defense, and others.

Market players

Stratasys Ltd, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Merck KGaA, Arkema S.A., 3D Systems, Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Clariant AG, DuPont de Nemours, Inc and Materialise NV are some of the key market players.

Report Scope:

In this report, Global 3D Printing Filament Market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
  • 3D Printing Filament Market, By Material:
  • Plastics
  • Metals
  • Ceramics
  • 3D Printing Filament Market, By Type:
  • ABS
  • PLA
  • PVA
  • PET
  • Titanium
  • Copper
  • Stainless Steel
  • Metal Alloys
  • Others
  • 3D Printing Filament Market, By End Use:
  • Medical & Dental
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Goods
  • Aerospace & defense
  • Others
  • 3D Printing Filament Market, By Region:
  • North America
United States

Canada

Mexico
  • Europe
France

Germany

United Kingdom

Italy

Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
China

India

Japan

Taiwan

South Korea

Australia
  • South America
Brazil

Argentina

Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
South Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Turkey

Egypt

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies in Global 3D Printing Filament Market.

Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
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1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value & Volume
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Material (Plastics, Metals & Ceramics)
5.2.2. By Type (ABS, PLA, PVA, PET, Titanium, Copper, Stainless Steel, Metal Alloys, and Others)
5.2.3. By End Use (Medical & Dental, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Aerospace & defense and Others)
5.2.4. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa)
5.2.5. By Company (2022)
5.3. Market Map
5.3.1. By Material
5.3.2. By Type
5.3.3. By End Use
5.3.4. By Region
5.4. Pricing Analysis
6. North America 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Material
6.2.2. By Type
6.2.3. By End Use
6.2.4. By Country
6.3. Pricing Analysis
6.4. North America: Country Analysis
6.4.1. United States 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
6.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.1.2.1. By Material
6.4.1.2.2. By Type
6.4.1.2.3. By End Use
6.4.2. Mexico 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
6.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.2.2.1. By Material
6.4.2.2.2. By Type
6.4.2.2.3. By End Use
6.4.3. Canada 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
6.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.4.3.2.1. By Material
6.4.3.2.2. By Type
6.4.3.2.3. By End Use
7. Europe 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Material
7.2.2. By Type
7.2.3. By End Use
7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Pricing Analysis
7.4. Europe: Country Analysis
7.4.1. France 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
7.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.1.2.1. By Material
7.4.1.2.2. By Type
7.4.1.2.3. By End Use
7.4.2. Germany 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
7.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.2.2.1. By Material
7.4.2.2.2. By Type
7.4.2.2.3. By End Use
7.4.3. United Kingdom 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
7.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.3.2.1. By Material
7.4.3.2.2. By Type
7.4.3.2.3. By End Use
7.4.4. Italy 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
7.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.4.2.1. By Material
7.4.4.2.2. By Type
7.4.4.2.3. By End Use
7.4.5. Spain 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
7.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.4.5.2.1. By Material
7.4.5.2.2. By Type
7.4.5.2.3. By End Use
8. Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Material
8.2.2. By Type
8.2.3. By End Use
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Pricing Analysis
8.4. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.4.1. China 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
8.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.1.2.1. By Material
8.4.1.2.2. By Type
8.4.1.2.3. By End Use
8.4.2. India 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
8.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.2.2.1. By Material
8.4.2.2.2. By Type
8.4.2.2.3. By End Use
8.4.3. Japan 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
8.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.3.2.1. By Material
8.4.3.2.2. By Type
8.4.3.2.3. By End Use
8.4.4. South Korea 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
8.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.4.2.1. By Material
8.4.4.2.2. By Type
8.4.4.2.3. By End Use
8.4.5. Australia 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
8.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.4.5.2.1. By Material
8.4.5.2.2. By Type
8.4.5.2.3. By End Use
9. South America 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Material
9.2.2. By Type
9.2.3. By End Use
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Pricing Analysis
9.4. South America: Country Analysis
9.4.1. Brazil 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
9.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.1.2.1. By Material
9.4.1.2.2. By Type
9.4.1.2.3. By End Use
9.4.2. Argentina 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
9.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.2.2.1. By Material
9.4.2.2.2. By Type
9.4.2.2.3. By End Use
9.4.3. Colombia 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
9.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.4.3.2.1. By Material
9.4.3.2.2. By Type
9.4.3.2.3. By End Use
10. Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Material
10.2.2. By Type
10.2.3. By End Use
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. Pricing Analysis
10.4. MEA: Country Analysis
10.4.1. South Africa 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
10.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.1.2.1. By Material
10.4.1.2.2. By Type
10.4.1.2.3. By End Use
10.4.2. Saudi Arabia 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
10.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.2.2.1. By Material
10.4.2.2.2. By Type
10.4.2.2.3. By End Use
10.4.3. UAE 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
10.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.3.2.1. By Material
10.4.3.2.2. By Type
10.4.3.2.3. By End Use
10.4.4. Turkey 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
10.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.4.2.1. By Material
10.4.4.2.2. By Type
10.4.4.2.3. By End Use
10.4.5. Egypt 3D Printing Filament Market Outlook
10.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.4.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.4.5.2.1. By Material
10.4.5.2.2. By Type
10.4.5.2.3. By End Use
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Merger & Acquisition
12.2. Product Launches
12.3. Recent Developments
13. Porters Five Forces Analysis
13.1. Competition in the Industry
13.2. Potential of New Entrants
13.3. Power of Suppliers
13.4. Power of Customers
13.5. Threat of Substitute Products
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1. Business Overview
14.2. Company Snapshot
14.3. Products & Services
14.4. Financials (In case of listed companies)
14.5. Recent Developments
14.6. SWOT Analysis
14.6.1. Stratasys Ltd
14.6.2. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
14.6.3. Koninklijke DSM N.V.
14.6.4. Merck KGaA
14.6.5. Arkema S.A.
14.6.6. 3D Systems, Inc.
14.6.7. Evonik Industries AG
14.6.8. Clariant AG
14.6.9. DuPont de Nemours, Inc
14.6.10. Materialise NV
15. Strategic Recommendations

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