Global 3D Printing Materials Market, By Product [Metals, Polymers, Ceramic, Others], By Form [Filament, Liquid, Powder], By Equipment [Fuse Deposition Modeling, Polyjet, Selective Laser Sintering, Colorjet, Stereolithography], By End-user [Automotive, Electronics & Consumer Products, Industrial, Medical, Aerospace, Education], By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America), Forecast & Opportunities, 2014-2027

Market Overview

Global 3D Printing Materials Market is expected to reach around US$ 15 Billion by 2027 due to the increasing use of electronics and growing demand from various end-user industries.

3D printing materials are widely adopted in various end-user industries due to the availability of different materials with distinct advantages. Increasing the consumption of electronics has created the demand for the market globally. Moreover, industries like automobiles, aerospace use 3D printing technology to produce intricate and complex designs with lower material loss and high accuracy.

However, high material cost is restraining the growth of the Global 3D Printing Materials Market.

Market Segmentation

Global 3D Printing Materials Market can be segmented into Product, Form, Equipment, End User and Region. 

By Product, Global 3D Printing Materials Market can be segmented into Metals, Polymers, Ceramic, Others. The polymers segment accounts for the largest market share due to the growing demand for printing low-cost prototypes, holders, mechanical parts, toys, adapters.

By Form, Global 3D Printing Materials Market can be segmented into Filament, Liquid, Powder. The filament segment is expected to grow significantly during the forecasted period of 2020-27 due to the increasing use of plastics in 3D printing.

By Equipment, Global 3D Printing Materials Market can be segmented into Fuse Deposition Modeling, Polyjet, Selective Laser Sintering, Colorjet, Stereolithography. Fuse Deposition Modeling segment holds the largest market share due to its wide adoption in various end-use industries such as Automotive and Healthcare.

By End-user, Global 3D Printing Materials Market can be segmented into Automotive, Electronics & Consumer Products, Industrial, Medical, Aerospace, Education. The electronics segment holds the largest market share due to its large number of users and high demand for electronic devices. The automotive industry is expected to grow significantly during the forecasted period of 2020-27 due to the adoption of 3D printing technology by major auto manufacturers like Tesla. 3D printing materials are used in making various components in such as gears, engine parts, front and backlight covers, front lids, chassis, fenders, and doors.

By Region, Global 3D Printing Materials Market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.

Regional Analysis

Regionally, North America 3D Printing Materials Market leads the global market with the largest market share due to its strong demand for automobiles and electronic appliances. Additionally, increasing the adoption of 3D printing in healthcare, aerospace is expected to propel the growth of the market in this region.

Competitor Analysis

The key players in 3D Printing Materials Market are Concept Laser GmbH, Arkema S.A., Solidscape, Hoganas, ExOne, Voxeljet AG, D Systems, Royal DSM N.V, Envisiontec, Arcam AB, LPW Technology Ltd., SLM Solutions, EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems, Stratasys, Optomec, Sandvik AB, General Electric.