UK Metal 3d Printing Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The metal 3d printing market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,688.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 24.2% is expected of UK metal 3d printing market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$589.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,688.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
24.2%
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UK metal 3d printing market highlights

  • The UK metal 3d printing market generated a revenue of USD 589.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2,688.6 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.2% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, hardware was the largest revenue generating component in 2023.
  • Services is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Metal 3d printing market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 589.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,688.6 million
Growth rate24.2% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentHardware
Fastest growing segmentServices
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHardware, Software, Services
Key market players worldwideCognex Corp, Keyence Corp, SICK, Inc, ISRA VISION, Basler AG

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 7.6% of the global metal 3d printing market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, Germany metal 3d printing market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Germany is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 4,100.7 million by 2030.

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Metal 3D Printing Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
SICK, Inc View profile 10001+ Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, North America https://www.sick.com/us/en/
ISRA VISION View profile 1001-5000 Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany, Europe https://www.isravision.com/en/
Basler AG View profile 1059 An der Strusbek 60-62, Ahrensburg, SH, Germany, 22926 https://www.baslerweb.com
Keyence Corp View profile 10580 1-3-14, Higashi-nakajima, Higashi-Yodogawa, Osaka, Japan, 533-8555 http://www.keyence.co.jp
Cognex Corp View profile 2992 One Vision Drive, Natick, MA, United States, 01760-2059 https://www.cognex.com

UK metal 3d printing market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to metal 3d printing market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Hardware was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.76% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK metal 3d printing market based on hardware, software, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Increasing private investment in the UK’s energy system is expected to positively influence the market demand for metal powder. For instance, in May 2022, BP p.l.c. announced that they are intending to invest up to GBP 18.00 billion in the country’s energy system by 2030. In addition, BP p.l.c announced its intentions to continue investing in North Sea oil & gas.

The UK holds strong position in metal additive manufacturing owing to high research & development activities in metal additive manufacturing. This can be illustrated by the fact that several of the leading UK universities are currently actively engaged in metal additive manufacturing-related research. 

The three largest centers of research are the University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham, and the University of Cambridge. A new UK Center of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing was launched at MACH 2024. The center is a partnership between the University of Wolverhampton, 3D printer manufacturers EOS and AMCM, and has been partially funded by the UK's Regional Innovation Fund (RIF).

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