3D Printing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis to 2033

As per the latest report released by UnivDatos, the Global 3D Printing Market was valued at around USD 18.5 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to expand at a significant CAGR of approximately 19.5% during 2025–2033, driven by ongoing innovations in materials and printing technologies. The study analyzes major segments including products, materials, services, and 3D printing technologies and applications. The advantages of 3D printing have become increasingly visible across multiple industries, where the adoption of additive manufacturing has transformed key verticals such as manufacturing and healthcare. In 2018, the product segment led the global 3D printing market and was expected to generate revenue of US$ 6,336.0 million by 2019. Within the technology domain, fused deposition modelling (FDM) is forecasted to experience the fastest expansion over the assessment period due to its ease of use and wide consumer acceptance. Moreover, 3D printing’s role as a direct manufacturing technology continues to cause significant disruption, with the production of functional parts emerging as a major growth driver. Furthermore, the expanding manufacturing industry is projected to accelerate the advancement of additive manufacturing technologies.

Although 3D printing remains at a relatively early adoption phase, the integration of innovative and hybrid technologies is expected to deliver immense potential for customization and transformation in design and production workflows. Substantial increases in investment, R&D, and regulatory support, along with a thriving manufacturing sector, have greatly influenced the industry’s expansion. As the technology approaches the plateau of productivity, the healthcare segment is swiftly embracing 3D techniques for producing surgical guides, orthopedic devices, and medical implants. Additionally, the rising adoption of dental 3D printing and the establishment of dental laboratories have revolutionized medical fabrication processes, highlighting notable growth in medical and dental 3D printing applications.

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The report segments 3D printing technology extensively by component, technology, application, and end-user industry. Based on components, the product market is divided into industrial and personal 3D printers, with the industrial segment generating revenue of US$ 4,169.3 million in 2018. The material segment includes polymers, plastics, metals & alloys, and ceramics, where polymers are expected to achieve rapid adoption, and ceramics are projected to record the highest CAGR of 13.6% through the forecast period. Within services, custom design & manufacturing dominated the segment in 2018. In terms of technology, 3D printing encompasses fused deposition modelling, selective laser sintering, stereolithography, electron beam melting, and laminated object manufacturing. Among these, fused deposition modelling held the leading share in 2018. By application, functional parts production accounted for roughly one-third of the market, surpassing segments like prototyping, education, visual aids, and metal casting. Furthermore, the manufacturing industry remained the leading end-user in 2018, generating US$ 2,649.6 million, followed by healthcare and aerospace & defense.

For comprehensive analysis, the global market has been categorized by region and country, covering North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Russia, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Rest of APAC), Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of Latin America), and Middle East & North Africa (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Algeria, Egypt, Rest of MENA). In 2018, North America led the market, largely due to the U.S.’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem and its early adoption of emerging technologies. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific and MENA are expected to experience strong growth, supported by government initiatives, increasing investments, and rising expertise in additive manufacturing.

Key players highlighted in the report include 3D Systems Corporation, Arcam AB, Royal DSM NV, Stratasys Ltd, Autodesk Inc., ExOne Company, Hoganas AB, Organovo Holdings Inc., Mcor Technologies Ltd, and Voxeljet AG. These companies are strategically focusing on new product development, portfolio enhancement, and collaborations to strengthen their market presence and expand geographically.