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Report Highlights
The global market for advanced materials for 3D printing is estimated to increase from $3.3 billion in 2023 to reach $8.6 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.1% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Includes
- 74 data tables and 56 additional tables
- Analysis of the global market for advanced materials for 3D printing applications
- Analyses of global market trends, with market revenue data from 2023, estimates for 2024, forecasts for 2025, and projected CAGRs through 2029
- Estimate of the current market size and revenue prospects, along with a market share analysis by material type, technology, application and region
- Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, technological advances, regulations, and macroeconomic factors
- A Porter’s Five Forces analysis, a global supply chain analysis and a PESTLE analysis
- Overview of emerging technologies and key developments in the technology for 3D-printing materials (also known as additive manufacturing materials)
- Review of patents issued for materials used in 3D printing
- Discussion of the market shares of the leaders in the 3D printing materials industry, as well as their research priorities and product offerings
- Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, ESG score analysis, and the ESG practices of leading companies
- Analysis of the competitive landscape, including strategic alliances, M&A activity and venture funding outlook
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Stratasys, Proto Labs, and Desktop Metal Inc.
Report Scope
This report provides a thorough qualitative as well as quantitative assessment of the global market for advanced materials for 3D printing. The study uses 2023 as the base year; revenue forecasts are provided for 2024 to 2029 (USD millions). The report analyzes the market based on material, technology, end user and region. Each region is further segmented into countries.
- Materials: Plastics and polymers, metals, others.
- Technology: Vat polymerization, powder bed fusion, material extrusion, others.
- End-user industries: Transportation, medical and dental, consumer products and electronics, industrial machinery, others.
- Region: Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Rest of the World (RoW).
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2024-2029 | ||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $3.3 billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $8.6 billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 18.1% for the forecast period of 2024-2029 | ||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | Material, Technology Type, End-User | ||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World | ||||||||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, Italy, France, Russia, Norway, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan | ||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- The rapid adoption of 3D printing
- Material innovations
- Proliferating demand for 3D-printed lightweight components in end-use industries
- Prototyping acting as a key demand contributor
Analyst Credentials
Yukti Chaturvedi– Associate Consultant-Advanced Materials Research
Yukti Chaturvedi has over five years of experience in market research. She has a strong knowledge of plastics, chemicals, consumer goods, and advanced materials research. She has handled end-to-end business by providing strategic recommendations and understanding clients’ requirements thoroughly in the market research industry. She demonstrated excellence in working effectively in critical areas − competitor intelligence, product intelligence, market understanding, industry trend analysis, and customer insights. Academically, she is an MBA graduate in International Business.
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Report Highlights
The global advanced materials for 3D printing market should reach $2.5 billion by 2022 and more than $6.5 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7% during the forecast period of 2022-2027.
Report Includes
- 19 data tables and 41 additional tables
- An updated assessment of the global market for advanced materials for 3D printing
- Analyses of the global market trends, with market revenue for 2021, estimates for 2022, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
- Identification of key drivers and constraints that will shape the market for these materials as the basis for projecting demand over the next five years (2022-2027)
- Estimation of the actual market size for 3D printing materials in USD million values, forecasted growth trends, and corresponding market share analysis by materials, application, and region
- Assessment of the underlying technological, environmental, legal/regulatory, and political trends that may influence the size and nature of the market
- Discussion of the industry value chain analysis providing a systematic study of key intermediaries involved, with emphasis on materials, providers, fabrication technologies, and end-use applications
- Review of patents issued for materials used in 3D printing by each major category, and emerging developments in the global market
- Market share analysis of the key market participants in the global 3D printing materials industry, their research priorities, product offerings, and company competitive landscape
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including 3D Systems Corp., Arkema SA, BASF SE, Evonik Industries and Royal DSM
Report Highlights
The global market for 3D printing materials should reach $2.4 billion by 2023 from $845.7 million in 2018 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.8% from 2018 to 2023.
Report Includes
- 24 data tables and 31 additional tables
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017, estimates for 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
- Information on the types of materials used, device technology types, the industry’s state of development, and market terminology
- Segmentation of the market into major manufacturers, most popular materials and device types, regional markets, and end use applications
- Identification of key drivers and constraints that will shape the market for these materials as the basis for projecting demand over the next five years
- Profiles of leading manufacturers and suppliers of 3D printing materials, including Align Technology Inc., Arcam Ab, Basf Se, DWS Systems, Evonik Industries Ag, LPW Technology Ltd.
Report Highlights
The global market for 3-D printing materials reached $475.4 million in 2015. This market is expected to reach $576.6 million in 2016 and over $1.5 billion in 2021, registering a compound annual growth (CAGR) of 21.5% over the next five years.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for advanced materials used in 3-D printing and related technologies
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021
- Information on the types of materials used, device technology types, the industry's state of development, and market terminology
- Segmentation of the market into major manufacturers, most popular materials and device types, regional markets, and end use applications
- Profiles of leading companies in the industry including manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors
Report Highlights
BCC Research estimates the total global market for 3D printing materials totaled $245 million in 2013. This market is expected to reach $285 million in 2014 and $650 million in 2019, registering a compound annual growth (CAGR) of 17.9% over the next five years.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for advanced materials used in 3D printing and related technologies.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013, estimates for 2014 and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019.
- Information on the types of materials used, device technology types, the industry's state of development, and market terminology.
- Segmentation of the market into major manufacturers, most popular materials and device types, regional markets, and end use applications.
- Comprehensive profiles of leading companies in the industry including manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.
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