South Africa 3d Printing Plastics Market Size & Outlook

The 3d printing plastics market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 12.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 17.7% is expected of South Africa 3d printing plastics market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$3.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$12.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
17.6%
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South Africa

South Africa 3d printing plastics market highlights

  • The South Africa 3d printing plastics market generated a revenue of USD 4.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 15.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, photopolymers was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Polyamide/Nylon is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


3d printing plastics market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 4.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 15.2 million
Growth rate17.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPhotopolymers
Fastest growing segmentPolyamide/Nylon
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPhotopolymers, ABS & ASA, Polyamide/Nylon, Polyactic acid
Key market players worldwide3D Systems Corp, Arkema SA, EnvisionTEC, Stratasys Ltd, SABIC, Materialise NV ADR, HP Inc, Electro Optic Systems Hldgs Ltd, Avient Corp, Koninklijke DSM NV


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.4% of the global 3d printing plastics market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia 3d printing plastics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 24.7 million by 2030.

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Photopolymers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 53.06% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa 3d printing plastics market based on photopolymers, abs & asa, polyamide/nylon, polyactic acid covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Africa is among the major demand contributor for the MEA 3D printing plastics market. The country is undergoing transitions towards high-value manufacturing to strengthen its competitiveness. 3D printing is emerging as the most influential trend in niche manufacturing to produce complex shapes and designs. Thus, driving overall demand for plastics in the printing industry.

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