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3D Printing Materials, Global, 2024–2031

Publisher Frost & Sullivan
Published Sep 19, 2025
SKU # MC20417007

Description

The global 3D printing materials market is witnessing steady growth, driven by increasing industrial adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) for prototyping and end-use part production. Material selection has become a critical determinant in achieving desired mechanical properties, durability, and performance outcomes in final printed parts. The push for lightweighting, product customization, and just-in-time manufacturing continues to accelerate material innovation and adoption.

The study is primarily segmented by type of end use, which includes automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial. The plastic powders considered in this study include polyamide, TPU, and polyolefins. The plastic filaments considered in this study include acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polylactic acid, and polycarbonate and its blends. The photopolymers considered in this study include epoxies and hybrids, acrylics, and polyurethanes. Metal and ceramics are considered separate products in this study. Volume and revenue forecasts have been provided for each segment from 2021 to 2031. At the sub-segment level, the analysis focuses on the product type, chemistry, and major regions. Competitive structure and market share data have been provided at the overall level. The study also provides a 7-year forecast based on the expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR), where the base year is 2024 and the forecast period ends in 2031. The market is divided into 4 regions:

• The Americas include the United States, Canada, and Latin America (including Mexico).
• Europe includes all European Economic Area and European Free Trade Association states (including the United Kingdom), CIS states (including Ukraine), and Israel.
• The Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) includes Africa, all Middle Eastern countries (including Turkey), and all South Asian countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal).
• Asia-Pacific (APAC) includes China, Japan, South Korea, the ASEAN Free Trade Area countries, Australia, New Zealand, and all other Southeast Asian states.

Table of Contents

    • Scope of Analysis
    • Major 3D Printing Technologies (Material Extrusion)
    • Major 3D Printing Technologies (Powder Bed Fusion, PBF)
    • Major 3D Printing Technologies (Vat Photopolymerization)
    • Segmentation by Application and Technology
    • Segmentation by Product Type
    • Market Definitions—Geographic Scope
    • Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
    • The Strategic Imperative 8™
    • The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the 3D Printing Materials Industry
    • Value Chain
    • Value Chain Discussion
    • Competitive Environment
    • Key Competitors in Formulators
    • Economies of Scale
    • Growth Metrics
    • Growth Drivers
    • Growth Driver Analysis
    • Growth Restraints
    • Growth Restraint Analysis
    • Forecast Consideration
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast
    • Volume Forecast—Old Versus New
    • Average Price Forecast
    • Revenue Forecast by End-Use Industry
    • Volume Forecast by End-Use Industry
    • Revenue Forecast by Product Type
    • Volume Forecast by Product Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Photopolymer Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Photopolymer Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Ceramics Material Type
    • Revenue and Volume Analysis by Product Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Region
    • Volume Forecast by Region
    • Revenue and Volume Analysis by Region
    • Volume Forecast by Technology
    • End-Use Sector Volume Percentage Split by Technology
    • Volume Analysis by Technology
    • Revenue Share
    • Revenue Share Analysis
    • Notable Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships
    • Growth Metrics
    • Segment Characteristics and Overview
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast
    • Volume Forecast—Old Versus New
    • Average Price Forecast
    • Revenue Forecast by Region
    • Volume Forecast by Region
    • Revenue Forecast by Product Type
    • Volume Forecast by Product Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Photopolymer Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Photopolymer Material Type
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast Analysis
    • Growth Metrics
    • Segment Characteristics and Overview
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast
    • Volume Forecast—Old Versus New
    • Average Price Forecast
    • Revenue Forecast by Region
    • Volume Forecast by Region
    • Revenue Forecast by Product Type
    • Volume Forecast by Product Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast Analysis
    • Growth Metrics
    • Segment Characteristics and Overview
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast
    • Volume Forecast—Old Versus New
    • Average Price Forecast
    • Revenue Forecast by Region
    • Volume Forecast by Region
    • Revenue Forecast by Product Type
    • Volume Forecast by Product Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Photopolymer Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Photopolymer Material Type
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast Analysis
    • Growth Metrics
    • Segment Characteristics and Overview
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast
    • Volume Forecast—Old Versus New
    • Average Price Forecast
    • Revenue Forecast by Region
    • Volume Forecast by Region
    • Revenue Forecast by Product Type
    • Volume Forecast by Product Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Photopolymer Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Photopolymer Material Type
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast Analysis
    • Growth Metrics
    • Segment Characteristics and Overview
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast
    • Volume Forecast—Old Versus New
    • Average Price Forecast
    • Revenue Forecast by Region
    • Volume Forecast by Region
    • Revenue Forecast by Product Type
    • Volume Forecast by Product Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Powder Material Type
    • Revenue Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Volume Forecast by Plastic Filament Material Type
    • Revenue and Volume Forecast Analysis
    • Growth Opportunity 1: AI and Automation
    • Growth Opportunity 2: Internal Collaborations and Partnerships with End-Product Manufacturers
    • Growth Opportunity 3: Digital Supply Chains and Digital Warehouses
    • Growth Opportunity 4: Standardization and Certification in 3D Printing
    • Acronyms
    • Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
    • Next Steps
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