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ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Filament, Pellets / Granules, Powder), By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Oct 14, 2025
Length 120 Pages
SKU # GV20575295

Description

ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Summary

The global ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D printing resins market size was estimated at USD 410.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,099.2 million by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 11.7% from 2025 to 2033. The market is driven by growing demand for high-performance, heat-resistant materials in aerospace and automotive industries and the increasing adoption of additive manufacturing for lightweight, durable component production.

ULTEM resins offer exceptional strength-to-weight ratios, flame retardancy, and resistance to high temperatures, making them ideal for producing lightweight, durable components such as ducting, brackets, and enclosures. Aerospace OEMs and MRO providers are shifting towards additive manufacturing to reduce part lead times, minimize waste, and enable on-demand production of certified components. For instance, Boeing and Airbus have increasingly used ULTEM 9085 filament, known for its FAR 25.853 compliance, in aircraft interiors and structural components. This trend is expected to continue as the aerospace sector embraces 3D printing for both prototyping and end-use production.

Another major growth driver is the automotive industry’s focus on vehicle lightweighting to improve fuel efficiency and meet stringent emission standards. ULTEM 3D printing resins are being adopted to manufacture under-the-hood parts, structural prototypes, and customized components that can withstand high mechanical stress and thermal loads. Unlike conventional materials,

ULTEM resins maintain stability at continuous service temperatures up to 170°C, making them suitable for demanding automotive environments. Automakers such as General Motors and BMW are leveraging additive manufacturing with ULTEM-based materials to accelerate design iteration, reduce tooling costs, and produce low-volume, high-performance parts. The shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) is further intensifying the need for heat-resistant, lightweight, and electrically insulating materials like ULTEM.

The growing industrial adoption of additive manufacturing across diverse sectors, including medical, electronics, and industrial equipment, is fueling the demand for ULTEM 3D printing resins. These industries benefit from ULTEM’s superior dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and biocompatibility. In the medical field, for example, ULTEM 1010 resin is used for surgical guides and sterilizable medical instruments.

Its ability to withstand autoclaving processes without deformation gives it a competitive edge over other engineering plastics. Similarly, industrial toolmakers and electronics manufacturers use ULTEM for customized jigs, fixtures, and insulative housings. The ability to print high-performance thermoplastic parts on-demand not only enhances operational efficiency but also supports supply chain flexibility, key advantages in modern, just-in-time manufacturing systems.

Global ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at a global level 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 ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D printing resins market report based on product, end-use, and region:
  • Product Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Filament
  • Pellets / Granules
  • Powder
  • Other Products
  • End-use Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automotive
  • Industrial / Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Electrical
  • Other End Uses
  • Region Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
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Table of Contents

120 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.1.1. Market Segmentation
1.1.2. Market Definition
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot, 2024 (USD Million)
2.2. Segmental Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
3.2.2. Manufacturing/Technology Trends
3.3. Regulatory Framework
3.4. Market Dynamics
3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.4.4. Market Challenge Analysis
3.5. Business Environment Analysis
3.5.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Global ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Key Takeaways
4.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
4.2.1. Filament
4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.2.2. Pellets / Granules
4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.2.3. Powder
4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.2.4. Other Products
4.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 5. Global ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Key Takeaways
5.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.2.1. Aerospace & Defense
5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.2.2. Industrial / Manufacturing
5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.2.3. Automotive
5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.2.4. Electronics & Electrical
5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.2.5. Other End Uses
5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 6. Global ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Key Takeaways
6.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.3. North America
6.3.1. North America ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.2. U.S.
6.3.2.1. U.S. ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.3. Canada
6.3.3.1. Canada ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.4. Mexico
6.3.4.1. Mexico ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4. Europe
6.4.1. Europe ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.2. Germany
6.4.2.1. Germany ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.3. UK
6.4.3.1. UK ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.4. France
6.4.4.1. France ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.5. Italy
6.4.5.1. Italy ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.6. Spain
6.4.6.1. Spain ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5. Asia Pacific
6.5.1. Asia Pacific ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.2. China
6.5.2.1. China ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.3. India
6.5.3.1. India ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.4. Japan
6.5.4.1. Japan ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.5. South Korea
6.5.5.1. South Korea ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.6. Australia
6.5.6.1. Australia ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6. Latin America
6.6.1. Latin America ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.2. Brazil
6.6.2.1. Brazil ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.3. Argentina
6.6.3.1. Argentina ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7. Middle East & Africa
6.7.1. Middle East & Africa ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.2. Saudi Arabia
6.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.3. UAE
6.7.3.1. UAE ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.4. South Africa
6.7.4.1. South Africa ULTEM (Polyetherimide) 3D Printing Resins Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
7.2. Company Categorization
7.3. Company Market Position Analysis
7.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
7.5. Strategy Mapping
7.5.1. Expansions
7.5.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
7.5.3. Collaborations
7.5.4. New Product Launches
7.5.5. Others
Chapter 8. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Product Overview)
8.1. SABIC
8.1.1. Company Overview
8.1.2. Financial Performance
8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
8.2. Stratasys
8.2.1. Company Overview
8.2.2. Financial Performance
8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
8.3. Trident Plastics, Inc
8.3.1. Company Overview
8.3.2. Financial Performance
8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
8.4. Emco Industrial Plastics
8.4.1. Company Overview
8.4.2. Financial Performance
8.4.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5. AON3D
8.5.1. Company Overview
8.5.2. Financial Performance
8.5.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6. Ultrapolymers
8.6.1. Company Overview
8.6.2. Financial Performance
8.6.3. Product Benchmarking
8.7. Polymer Resources
8.7.1. Company Overview
8.7.2. Financial Performance
8.7.3. Product Benchmarking

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