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Global 3D-Printed Composite Materials Market Growth 2025-2031

Published Sep 01, 2025
Length 117 Pages
SKU # LPI20347607

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The global 3D-Printed Composite Materials market size is predicted to grow from US$ 107 million in 2025 to US$ 149 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2031.

The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.

3D-Printed Composite Materials or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. While 3D-Printed Composites is a very important 3D printing material, mainly used in aerospace and automotive.

The 3D-Printed Composite Materials market, which involves the use of composite materials in 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes, is influenced by several drivers and restrictions. These factors impact the growth and development of the market. Here are some key drivers and restrictions affecting the 3D-Printed Composite Materials market:

Drivers:

Lightweighting and High Strength: The demand for lightweight and high-strength materials, especially in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries, drives the adoption of 3D-printed composite materials.

Design Flexibility: 3D printing allows for complex and intricate designs that are challenging to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods, making composites an attractive choice for various applications.

Cost Reduction: The ability to reduce material waste and energy consumption through 3D printing contributes to cost savings, particularly in industries with high material costs.

Customization: 3D-printed composite materials enable customization of products, including medical implants and consumer goods, tailored to individual needs.

Environmental Benefits: The potential for 3D printing with composites to reduce carbon footprint and energy usage aligns with sustainability goals.

Rapid Prototyping: Quick and cost-effective prototyping capabilities make 3D-printed composite materials valuable in product development and iteration.

Material Innovation: Ongoing research and development in composite materials, including the development of novel composite formulations, expand the range of possible applications.

Supply Chain Efficiency: Adoption of 3D printing can lead to shorter supply chains, reduced lead times, and on-demand production, improving logistics and inventory management.

Restrictions:

Material Complexity: Developing composite materials suitable for 3D printing can be challenging due to the need for compatibility with printing processes and equipment.

High Initial Costs: The initial investment in 3D printing equipment and technology, including composite-capable printers, can be significant, limiting adoption for some businesses.

Post-Processing Requirements: 3D-printed composite parts may require additional post-processing steps, such as curing, machining, or finishing, which can add to production time and costs.

Quality Control: Ensuring consistent quality and performance of 3D-printed composite parts can be complex and requires strict quality control measures.

Limited Material Variety: The availability of composite materials suitable for 3D printing may be limited, restricting the range of applications.

Regulatory Compliance: Compliance with industry-specific regulations, such as aerospace or healthcare standards, can pose challenges and slow down adoption.

Intellectual Property: Concerns related to the protection of intellectual property may impact the sharing of 3D printing files and designs, hindering collaboration.

Scaling Challenges: Scaling up production with 3D printing can be challenging, particularly for mass production or large-scale projects.

Market Education: Lack of awareness and understanding about the capabilities and benefits of 3D-printed composite materials may impede adoption.

Overall, the 3D-Printed Composite Materials market"s growth is closely tied to the demand for lightweight, strong, and customizable materials in various industries. However, challenges related to material complexity, cost, quality control, and regulatory compliance must be addressed to ensure the continued expansion of this market. Innovations in composite material formulations and advancements in 3D printing technology are expected to drive further adoption in the future.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “3D-Printed Composite Materials Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world 3D-Printed Composite Materials sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected 3D-Printed Composite Materials sales for 2025 through 2031. With 3D-Printed Composite Materials sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world 3D-Printed Composite Materials industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global 3D-Printed Composite Materials landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on 3D-Printed Composite Materials portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global 3D-Printed Composite Materials market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for 3D-Printed Composite Materials and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global 3D-Printed Composite Materials.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of 3D-Printed Composite Materials market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Carbon Fiber
Glass Fiber
Others

Segmentation by Application:
Aerospace & Defense
Transportation
Medical
Consumer Goods
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
3D Systems Corporation
EOS
Arevo Labs
Markforged
3Dynamic Systems
Stratasys
Cosine Additive
Fortify
Techmer PM
3DXTECH
Mankati
Esun

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global 3D-Printed Composite Materials market?

What factors are driving 3D-Printed Composite Materials market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do 3D-Printed Composite Materials market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does 3D-Printed Composite Materials break out by Type, by Application?

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Table of Contents

117 Pages
*This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
1 Scope of the Report
2 Executive Summary
3 Global by Company
4 World Historic Review for 3D-Printed Composite Materials by Geographic Region
5 Americas
6 APAC
7 Europe
8 Middle East & Africa
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
12 World Forecast Review for 3D-Printed Composite Materials by Geographic Region
13 Key Players Analysis
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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