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3D Printing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component (Hardware, Software), By Printer Type (Desktop 3D Printer, Industrial 3D Printer), By Technology, By Software, By Application, By Vertical, By Material, By Region, And Segment Forecasts,

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Dec 08, 2025
Length 250 Pages
SKU # GV20724028

Description

3D Printing Market Summary

The global 3D printing market size was estimated at USD 30.55 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 168.93 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 23.9% from 2026 to 2033. The aggressive research & development in three-dimensional printing and the growing demand for prototyping applications from various industry verticals, particularly healthcare, automotive, and aerospace & defense, are expected to drive the growth of the market.

A major driver of the industry is the increasing demand for customized products across industries such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. 3D printing enables highly tailored production without the cost and time constraints of traditional manufacturing methods. Companies can rapidly design and deliver unique parts, prototypes, or end-use products to meet customer-specific requirements. This shift toward personalization is pushing organizations to adopt additive manufacturing as a core part of their production strategy.

Continuous improvements in printer hardware, software, and printing materials are propelling market growth. Innovations such as multi-material printing, metal additive manufacturing, faster print speeds, and higher precision systems are expanding the capabilities of 3D printers. At the same time, the development of advanced materials, like high-performance thermoplastics, biocompatible resins, and lightweight metals is enabling 3D printing to be used in applications that require durability, flexibility, or medical compatibility. These advancements make 3D printing more efficient, scalable, and commercially viable.

Industries are increasingly integrating 3D printing into their production processes for rapid prototyping, tooling, and mass customization. Key sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial machinery are adopting additive manufacturing to shorten development cycles. This technology enhances design flexibility and helps reduce costs compared to traditional manufacturing methods. The ability to create complex geometries and lightweight structures provides companies with a competitive advantage, driving deeper adoption of 3D printing in industrial workflows.

One of the key restraints in the industry is the high initial cost associated with advanced printers, materials, and skilled labor required for efficient operation. Many small and medium-sized enterprises find it challenging to justify these expenses, especially when transitioning from traditional manufacturing. Additionally, limitations in material availability, inconsistent product quality for certain applications, and slower production rates for large-scale manufacturing hinder widespread adoption. Regulatory hurdles, especially in highly controlled sectors like healthcare and aerospace, further slowdown commercialization, making market expansion more gradual than expected.

3D Printing Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global 3D printing market report based on component, printer type, technology, software, application, vertical, material, and region:
  • Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Services
  • Printer Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Desktop 3D Printer
  • Industrial 3D Printer
  • Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Stereolithography
  • Fuse Deposition Modeling
  • Selective Laser Sintering
  • Direct Metal Laser Sintering
  • Polyjet Printing
  • Inkjet printing
  • Electron Beam Melting
  • Laser Metal Deposition
  • Digital Light Processing
  • Laminated Object Manufacturing
  • Others
  • Software Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Design Software
  • Inspection Software
  • Printer Software
  • Scanning Software
  • Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Prototyping
  • Tooling
  • Functional Parts
  • Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Industrial 3D Printing
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Healthcare
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Power & Energy
  • Others
  • Desktop 3D Printing
  • Educational Purpose
  • Fashion & Jewelry
  • Objects
  • Dental
  • Food
  • Others
  • Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Polymer
  • Metal
  • Ceramic
  • Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Australia
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • KSA
  • UAE
  • South Africa
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Table of Contents

250 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Information Procurement
1.3. Information or Data Analysis
1.4. Methodology
1.5. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
1.7. Country Based Segment Share Calculation
1.8. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. 3D Printing Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.2.3. Industry Challenge
3.3. 3D Printing Market Analysis Tools
3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter’s
3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
3.3.1.3. Threats of substitution
3.3.1.4. Threats from new entrants
3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.3.2.1. Political landscape
3.3.2.2. Economic and social landscape
3.3.2.3. Technological landscape
Chapter 4. 3D Printing Market: Component Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. 3D Printing Market: Component Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2025 & 2033
4.3. Hardware
4.3.1. Hardware Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.4. Software
4.4.1. Software Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.5. Services
4.5.1. Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. 3D Printing Market: Printer Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. 3D Printing Market: Printer Type Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2025 & 2033
5.3. Desktop 3D Printer
5.3.1. Desktop 3D Printer Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.4. Industrial 3D Printer
5.4.1. Industrial 3D Printer Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. 3D Printing Market: Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. 3D Printing Market: Technology Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2025 & 2033
6.3. Stereolithography
6.3.1. Stereolithography Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.4. Fuse Deposition Modeling
6.4.1. Fuse Deposition Modeling Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.5. Selective Laser Sintering
6.5.1. Selective Laser Sintering Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.6. Direct Metal Laser Sintering
6.6.1. Direct Metal Laser Sintering Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.7. Polyjet Printing
6.7.1. Polyjet Printing Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.8. Inkjet printing
6.8.1. Inkjet printing Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.9. Electron Beam Melting
6.9.1. Electron Beam Melting Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.10. Laser Metal Deposition
6.10.1. Laser Metal Deposition Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.11. Digital Light Processing
6.11.1. Digital Light Processing Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.12. Laminated Object Manufacturing
6.12.1. Laminated Object Manufacturing Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.13. Others
6.13.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. 3D Printing Market: Software Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. 3D Printing Market: Software Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2025 & 2033
7.3. Design Software
7.3.1. Design Software Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.4. Inspection Software
7.4.1. Inspection Software Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.5. Printer Software
7.5.1. Printer Software Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.6. Scanning Software
7.6.1. Scanning Software Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. 3D Printing Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Segment Dashboard
8.2. 3D Printing Market: Application Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2025 & 2033
8.3. Prototyping
8.3.1. Prototyping Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.4. Tooling
8.4.1. Tooling Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.5. Functional Parts
8.5.1. Functional Parts Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. 3D Printing Market: Vertical Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. Segment Dashboard
9.2. 3D Printing Market: Vertical Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2025 & 2033
9.3. Industrial 3D Printing
9.3.1. Industrial 3D Printing Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.1.1. Automotive
9.3.1.2. Aerospace & Defense
9.3.1.3. Healthcare
9.3.1.4. Consumer Electronics
9.3.1.5. Power & Energy
9.3.1.6. Others
9.4. Desktop 3D Printing
9.4.1. Desktop 3D Printing Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.1.1. Educational Purpose
9.4.1.2. Fashion & Jewelry
9.4.1.3. Objects
9.4.1.4. Dental
9.4.1.5. Food
9.4.1.6. Others
Chapter 10. 3D Printing Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
10.1. Segment Dashboard
10.2. 3D Printing Market: Material Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2025 & 2033
10.3. Polymer
10.3.1. Polymer Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.4. Metal
10.4.1. Metal Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
10.5. Ceramic
10.5.1. Ceramic Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 11. 3D Printing Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
11.1. 3D Printing Market Share, By Region, 2025 & 2033, USD Million
11.2. North America
11.2.1. North America 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.2.2. U.S.
11.2.2.1. U.S. 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.2.3. Canada
11.2.3.1. Canada 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.2.4. Mexico
11.2.4.1. Mexico 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.3. Europe
11.3.1. Europe 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.3.2. U.K.
11.3.2.1. U.K. 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.3.3. Germany
11.3.3.1. Germany 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD MILLION)
11.3.4. France
11.3.4.1. France 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.3.5. Spain
11.3.5.1. Spain 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.3.6. Italy
11.3.6.1. Italy 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.4. Asia Pacific
11.4.1. Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.4.2. China
11.4.2.1. China 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.4.3. Japan
11.4.3.1. Japan 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.4.4. India
11.4.4.1. India 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.4.5. South Korea
11.4.5.1. South Korea 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.4.6. Australia
11.4.6.1. Australia 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.4.7. Singapore
11.4.7.1. Singapore 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.5. Latin America
11.5.1. Latin America 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.5.2. Brazil
11.5.2.1. Brazil 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.6. Middle East and Africa
11.6.1. Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.6.2. UAE
11.6.2.1. UAE 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.6.3. KSA
11.6.3.1. KSA 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
11.6.4. South Africa
11.6.4.1. South Africa 3D Printing Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. Company Categorization
12.2. Company Market Positioning
12.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
12.4. Company Profiles/Listing
12.4.1. 3D Systems, Inc.
12.4.1.1. Participant’s Overview
12.4.1.2. Financial Performance
12.4.1.3. Product Benchmarking
12.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
12.4.2. Stratasys Ltd.
12.4.2.1. Participant’s Overview
12.4.2.2. Financial Performance
12.4.2.3. Product Benchmarking
12.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
12.4.3. Proto Labs, Inc.
12.4.3.1. Participant’s Overview
12.4.3.2. Financial Performance
12.4.3.3. Product Benchmarking
12.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
12.4.4. Materialise NV
12.4.4.1. Participant’s Overview
12.4.4.2. Financial Performance
12.4.4.3. Product Benchmarking
12.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
12.4.5. Nano Dimension Ltd.
12.4.5.1. Participant’s Overview
12.4.5.2. Financial Performance
12.4.5.3. Product Benchmarking
12.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
12.4.6. Shapeways, Inc.
12.4.6.1. Participant’s Overview
12.4.6.2. Financial Performance
12.4.6.3. Product Benchmarking
12.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
12.4.7. EOS (Electro Optical Systems) GmbH
12.4.7.1. Participant’s Overview
12.4.7.2. Financial Performance
12.4.7.3. Product Benchmarking
12.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
12.4.8. GE Additive
12.4.8.1. Participant’s Overview
12.4.8.2. Financial Performance
12.4.8.3. Product Benchmarking
12.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
12.4.9. HP Inc.
12.4.9.1. Participant’s Overview
12.4.9.2. Financial Performance
12.4.9.3. Product Benchmarking
12.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
12.4.10. Voxeljet AG
12.4.10.1. Participant’s Overview
12.4.10.2. Financial Performance
12.4.10.3. Product Benchmarking
12.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives

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