3D Printing Materials Market To Reach $12.82 Billion By 2030

3D Printing Materials Market Growth & Trends

The global 3D printing materials market size is expected to reach USD 12.82 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 29.1% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Extensive R&D and technological advancements in 3D printing technologies is expected to fuel the market growth over the forecast period.

Expansion of various industries including automotive, aerospace and defense, medical, and others across the globe is projected to benefit the market growth. In addition, rising demand for 3D printing materials such as photopolymers, metals, thermoplastics, and ceramics owing to its superior strength and durability is estimated to drive the industry growth.

The demand for low cost mass manufacturing to reduce lead time and to enhance the quality and efficiency of the resultant product has emerged as the primary reason for growing popularity of the technology across all industries. In addition, factors such as low component weight and the ability to print cheaper equipment on demand and in less time is expected to drive the market.

3D printing materials are expected to witness strong growth owing to the widespread applications including consumer, aerospace and defense, healthcare, and industrial. Growing number of efforts and investments in the Asia-Pacific market owing to the presence of developing economies such as China, India, and Indonesia is expected to create a favorable scenario for the market growth.

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3D Printing Materials Market Report Highlights

• The photopolymers led the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 37.9% in 2024. This growth is attributed to their ability to produce complex and intricate designs with high precision.

• The aerospace and defense sector dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 24.8% in 2024, driven by the need for lightweight, high-performance components that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

• North America 3D printing materials market dominated the global market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 39.0% in 2024 attributed to its advanced manufacturing capabilities and technological innovation.

• Asia Pacific 3D printing materials market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.6% from 2025 to 2030, owing to a booming automotive industry and increasing urbanization. Countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea are at the forefront of adopting additive manufacturing technologies.

• 3D printing materials market participants across the globe have increased their R&D spending in order to develop highly efficient products for various applications.

3D Printing Materials Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global 3D printing materials market on the basis of on product, application, and region:

3D Printing Materials Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Photopolymers

• Thermoplastics

• Metals

• Others

3D Printing Materials Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Aerospace & Defense

• Medical

• Automotive

• Consumer Products & Industrial

• Others

3D Printing Materials Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

List of Key Players in the 3D Printing Materials Market

• ATI

• CNPC Powder

• Colibrium Additive

• GKN Powder Metallurgy

• Höganäs AB

• Kennametal Inc.

• Arkema Inc.

• CRP Technology

• Stratasys Ltd.

• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

• Polyone Corporation