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Global 3D Printing Materials Market: By Type: Polymers, Metals, Plastic, Ceramic, Others; By Form: Powder, Filament, Liquid; By End-User: Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Others; By Application; Regional Analysis; Historical Market and Forecast (2018-2028); Market Dynamics; Competitive Landscape; Industry Events and Developments
Global 3D Printing Materials Market Outlook
The global 3D printing materials market attained a value of about USD 1.3 billion in 2020. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2023-2028 at a CAGR of 23.1% to reach nearly USD 1.6 billion by 2026.
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Increasing Use of 3D Printing Materials in the Healthcare Sector Bolstering the Market Growth
The growing deployment of 3D printing technology for the development of innovative, customisable, sterilised, and biocompatible medical devices and equipment is increasing the use of 3D printing materials. The increasing demand for metals in additive manufacturing of personalised and cost-effective implants, devices, and prostheses, is augmenting the industry growth. In addition, the thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties of metals enable easy and effective sterilisation of medical devices, hence driving the growth of the 3D printing materials industry. The growing use of plastics in 3D printing materials to manufacture lightweight, complex, and biocompatible products is further bolstering the market growth.
North America Accounts for a Significant Share of the Market for 3D Printing Materials
North America holds a significant share of the 3D printing materials industry owing to the increasing deployment of innovative technologies in the region. The robust healthcare in countries like the United States and Canada is surging the use of 3D printing materials to develop affordable and innovative medical-grade products. In addition, the rising use of 3D printing materials by the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of the automotive and aerospace sectors is positively impacting the industry growth. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is witnessing robust growth owing to the extensive manufacturing activities in countries such as India and China. Advancements in 3D printing technology in the region are expected to further surge the deployment of 3D printing materials and strengthen the market growth in the forecast period.
3D Printing Materials: Market Segmentation
3D printing materials refer to materials that are used in the manufacturing of products using 3D printing technology. The materials are layered for the manufacturing and prototyping of products with flexible shapes, sizes, and strengths. Plastics are one of the most extensively used 3D printing materials owing to their excellent mechanical properties and cost-effectiveness.
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The major types of 3D printing materials are:
- Polymers
- Metals
- Plastic
- Ceramic
- Others
The market can be broadly categorised on the basis of its forms into:
- Powder
- Filament
- Liquid
By end-users, the market is divided into:
- Automotive
- Aerospace and Defence
- Consumer Products
- Industrial
- Healthcare
- Education and Research
- Others
Based on application segments, the market is categorised into:
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing
- Others
The EMR report looks into the regional markets of 3D printing materials like North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
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Growing Demand for 3D Printing Materials in the Automotive Industry to Augment the Market Growth
The growing deployment of 3D printing technology in the automotive industry is propelling the market growth. As automobile manufacturers are extensively leveraging 3D printing technology in prototyping, the demand for 3D printing materials like plastics and metals is surging. Moreover, the increasing demand for innovative materials to manufacture vital automotive parts is also surging the demand for 3D printing materials and driving the growth of the industry. For instance, in June 2021, Volkswagen used 3D printing technology for the manufacturing of components of automobiles in its production facility at Wolfsburg, Germany.
The rising demand for functional materials such as polyether ketone ketone (PEKK) and carbon-reinforced composites, among others, that can withstand extreme weather conditions is expected to invigorate the market growth. As the adoption of 3D printing hardware to enable the deployment of such materials for manufacturing high-end products is increasing, the market is estimated to witness robust growth. Moreover, the market growth can be attributed to the development of advanced polymers with specific properties such as fire and temperature resistance. The use of such polymers is anticipated to increase in the manufacturing of products in industries like electronics and automotive, which is predicted to provide further impetus to the market growth in the forecast period.
Key Industry Players in the Global 3D Printing Materials Market
The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global 3D printing materials market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:
- 3D Systems Corporation
- Evonik Industries AG
- The ExOne Co.
- EOS GmbH
- BASF SE
- Others
The comprehensive report looks into the macro and micro aspects of the industry. The EMR report gives an in-depth insight into the market by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.
| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2023-2028 |
| Scope of the Report | Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment- Type, Form, End-User, Application, Region |
| Breakup by Type | Polymers, Metals, Plastic, Ceramic, Others |
| Breakup by Form | Powder, Filament, Liquid |
| Breakup by End-User | Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Consumer Products, Industrial, Healthcare, Education and Research, Others |
| Breakup by Application | Prototyping, Manufacturing, Others |
| Breakup by Region | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
| Market Dynamics | SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, Key Indicators for Price and Demand |
| Price Analysis | Historical and Forecast Price Trends- Regional |
| Competitive Landscape | Market Structure, Company Profiles- Company Overview, Product Portfolio, Demographic Reach and Achievements, Certifications |
| Companies Covered | 3D Systems Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, The ExOne Co., EOS GmbH, BASF SE, Others |
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*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.
1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global 3D Printing Materials Historical Market (2018-2022)
8.3 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast (2023-2028)
8.4 Global 3D Printing Materials Market by Type
8.4.1 Polymers
8.4.1.1 Market Share
8.4.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.2 Metals
8.4.2.1 Market Share
8.4.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.3 Plastic
8.4.3.1 Market Share
8.4.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.4 Ceramic
8.4.4.1 Market Share
8.4.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.4.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.4.5 Others
8.5 Global 3D Printing Materials Market by Form
8.5.1 Powder
8.5.1.1 Market Share
8.5.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.2 Filament
8.5.2.1 Market Share
8.5.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.5.3 Liquid
8.5.3.1 Market Share
8.5.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.5.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6 Global 3D Printing Materials Market by End-User
8.6.1 Automotive
8.6.1.1 Market Share
8.6.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.2 Aerospace and Defence
8.6.2.1 Market Share
8.6.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.3 Consumer Products
8.6.3.1 Market Share
8.6.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.4 Industrial
8.6.4.1 Market Share
8.6.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.5 Healthcare
8.6.5.1 Market Share
8.6.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.6 Education and Research
8.6.6.1 Market Share
8.6.6.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.6.6.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.6.7 Others
8.7 Global 3D Printing Materials Market by Application
8.7.1 Prototyping
8.7.1.1 Market Share
8.7.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7.2 Manufacturing
8.7.2.1 Market Share
8.7.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.7.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.7.3 Others
8.8 Global 3D Printing Materials Market by Region
8.8.1 North America
8.8.1.1 Market Share
8.8.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.8.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.8.2 Europe
8.8.2.1 Market Share
8.8.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.8.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.8.3 Asia Pacific
8.8.3.1 Market Share
8.8.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.8.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.8.4 Latin America
8.8.4.1 Market Share
8.8.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.8.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
8.8.5 Middle East and Africa
8.8.5.1 Market Share
8.8.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
8.8.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9 North America 3D Printing Materials Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Market Share
9.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Market Share
9.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10 Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Market Share
10.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Market Share
10.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Market Share
10.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Market Share
10.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Market Share
11.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Market Share
11.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Market Share
11.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Market Share
11.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Market Share
11.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
11.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Market Share
12.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Market Share
12.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Market Share
12.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
12.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Materials Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Market Share
13.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Market Share
13.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Market Share
13.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Market Share
13.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
13.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Price Analysis
16.1 North America Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
16.2 Europe Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
16.3 Asia Pacific Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
16.4 Latin America Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
16.5 Middle East and Africa Historical Price Trends (2018-2022) and Forecast (2023-2028)
17 Competitive Landscape
17.1 Market Structure
17.2 Company Profiles
17.2.1 3D Systems Corporation
17.2.1.1 Company Overview
17.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.1.4 Certifications
17.2.2 Evonik Industries AG
17.2.2.1 Company Overview
17.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.2.4 Certifications
17.2.3 The ExOne Co.
17.2.3.1 Company Overview
17.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.3.4 Certifications
17.2.4 EOS GmbH
17.2.4.1 Company Overview
17.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.4.4 Certifications
17.2.5 BASF SE
17.2.5.1 Company Overview
17.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.5.4 Certifications
17.2.6 Others
18 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global 3D Printing Materials Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2028
2. Global 3D Printing Materials Historical Market: Breakup by Type (USD Billion), 2018-2022
3. Global 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (USD Billion), 2023-2028
4. Global 3D Printing Materials Historical Market: Breakup by Form (USD Billion), 2018-2022
5. Global 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Form (USD Billion), 2023-2028
6. Global 3D Printing Materials Historical Market: Breakup by End-User (USD Billion), 2018-2022
7. Global 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by End-User (USD Billion), 2023-2028
8. Global 3D Printing Materials Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2018-2022
9. Global 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2023-2028
10. Global 3D Printing Materials Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2022
11. Global 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2023-2028
12. North America 3D Printing Materials Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2022
13. North America 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2023-2028
14. Europe 3D Printing Materials Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2022
15. Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2023-2028
16. Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2022
17. Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2023-2028
18. Latin America 3D Printing Materials Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2022
19. Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2023-2028
20. Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Materials Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2022
21. Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Materials Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2023-2028
22. North America Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
23. Europe Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
24. Asia Pacific Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
25. Latin America Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
26. Middle East and Africa Historical Price Trends and Forecast 2018-2028
27. Global 3D Printing Materials Market Structure
Key Questions Answered in the Report
In 2020, the global 3D printing materials market attained a value of nearly USD 1.3 billion.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.1% between 2021 and 2026.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2023-2028 to reach about USD 1.6 billion by 2026.
The market is being aided by the increasing deployment of 3D printing technology in the healthcare industry and the growing demand for 3D printing materials in the aerospace sector.
The industry is expected to be augmented by the rising use of 3D printing materials technology in prototyping in the automotive industry, the growing demand for innovative materials for 3D printing of high-end products, and the increasing adoption of 3D printing hardware.
The major regions in the industry are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The major types of 3D printing materials in the industry are polymers, metals, plastic, and ceramic, among others.
The various forms of 3D printing materials are powder, filament, and liquid.
The major end-users in the industry are automotive, aerospace and defence, consumer products, industrial, healthcare, and education and research, among others.
The significant application segments in the market are prototyping and manufacturing, among others.
The major players in the industry are 3D Systems Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, The ExOne Co., EOS GmbH, and BASF SE, among others.
Analyst Review
The global 3D printing materials market attained a value of nearly USD 1.3 billion in 2020, driven by the increasing deployment of 3D printing technology in the healthcare industry. Aided by the growing demand for innovative materials for 3D printing of high-end products, the market is expected to witness a further growth in the forecast period of 2023-2028, growing at a CAGR of 23.1%. The market is projected to reach about USD 1.6 billion by 2026.
EMR’s meticulous research methodology delves deep into the market, covering the macro and micro aspects of the industry. Based on its types, the 3D printing materials industry can be segmented into polymers, metals, plastic, and ceramic, among others. By form, the market is classified into powder, filament, and liquid. On the basis of end-users, the industry is divided into automotive, aerospace and defence, consumer products, industrial, healthcare, and education and research, among others. Based on applications, the market is categorised into prototyping and manufacturing, among others. The major regional markets for 3D printing materials are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The key players in the above market include 3D Systems Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, The ExOne Co., EOS GmbH, and BASF SE, among others.
EMR’s research methodology uses a combination of cutting-edge analytical tools and the expertise of their highly accomplished team, thus, providing their customers with market insights that are accurate, actionable, and help them remain ahead of their competition.
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