3D Printing Plastics Market Outlook 2025: Major Trends to 2029 Include Metal-Plastic Hybrid Printing, Eco-friendly and Biodegradable 3D Printing Plastics, Mass Customization, AI and Generative Design - ResearchAndMarkets.com
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This 3D Printing Plastics market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The 3D printing plastics market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.15 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing automotive sector, regulatory approvals, rising defense and military sector, growing construction activities.
Major trends in the forecast period include metal-plastic hybrid printing, eco-friendly and biodegradable 3D printing plastics, mass customization, AI and generative design, collaboration among companies.
The escalating number of dental procedures is also forecasted to propel the growth of the 3D printing plastics market in the future. These procedures encompass a wide range of medical interventions conducted by dental professionals to diagnose, prevent, or treat various oral health conditions. 3D printing plastics play a vital role in such procedures by creating custom dental implants, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic devices with precision and patient-specific designs. For instance, according to NHS Digital in August 2022, dentists in the UK performed 24,272 dental activities in 2021-22, representing an increase of 539 activities from the preceding year. This growing number of dental procedures is significantly contributing to the expansion of the 3D printing plastics market.
Product innovation stands as a prominent trend driving advancements in the 3D printing plastics market. Companies within this sector are keen on developing innovative products using the latest technologies to meet the rapidly expanding industry demands and fortify their market presence worldwide. For instance, in February 2021, Nexa3D, a USA-based producer of ultrafast stereolithography production 3D printers, collaborated with Henkel to introduce a new class of photoplastics specifically designed for 3D printing, showcasing the ongoing innovation and development in the industry.
Major companies operating in the 3D printing plastics market are focusing on innovating products, such as the FDM ABS-CF10 (fused deposition modeling acrylonitrile butadieneatyrene carbon fiber), to provide reliable services to customers. FDM ABS-CF10 (fused deposition modeling Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Carbon Fiber) materials are used as 3D printing plastics for drill guides, end effectors, and locating tools. For instance, in March 2024, Stratasys Ltd., a US-based additive manufacturing company, launched FDM ABS-CF10. FDM ABS-CF10 is a carbon fiber-infused thermoplastic material used in 3D-printed carbon fiber tools for strong, rigid end effectors and fixtures. This combines the benefits of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) with the stiffness of carbon fiber, resulting in a strong, stiff, and lightweight material.
In April 2023, Stratasys, a US-based additive manufacturing company, acquired Covestro's additive manufacturing materials business for €43 million. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Stratasys's capabilities in creating next-generation materials for 3D printing. Covestro AG, a manufacturer based in Germany, specializes in high-quality polymer materials, including those used for 3D printing.
Major companies operating in the 3D printing plastics market include 3D Systems, Stratasys., Arkema, Electro Optical Systems, Evonik Industries, Carbon Inc., Desktop Metal, Divergent Group, Fast Radius, Formlabs, General Electric, Glowforge, Hewlett-Packard, Markforged, SprintRay, 3D Fortify, Optomec, Ultimaker, XYZprinting, Covestro, Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik, Henkel, Solvay, Saudi Basic Industries, DuPont de Nemours, Shenzhen eSUN Industrial, Huntsman, CRP Technology and Materialise.
This report focuses on 3D printing plastics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
Markets Covered:
- By Type: Photopolymers; ABS; PLA; Polyamide; Other Types
- By Form: Powder; Filament; Ink
- By Application: Prototyping; Manufacturing
- By End-Use Industry: Aerospace and Defense; Healthcare; Automotive; Electronics and Consumer Goods; Other End-users
Subsegments:
- By Photopolymers: Standard Resins; Tough Resins; Flexible Resins; Castable Resins; High-Temperature Resins
- By ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Standard ABS; ABS with Enhanced Properties
- By PLA (Polylactic Acid): Standard PLA; PLA Blends; Specialty PLA
- By Polyamide (Nylon): Nylon 6; Nylon 12; Nylon 11; Nylon Blends
- By Other Types: PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol); TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane); PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol, used for support structures); ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate); Other Specialized Plastics
Key Companies Mentioned: 3D Systems Corporation; Stratasys Ltd.; Arkema SA; Electro Optical Systems GmbH; Evonik Industries AG
Key Attributes:
Report Attribute | Details |
No. of Pages | 200 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 | $2.2 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2029 | $5.15 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 23.7% |
Regions Covered | Global |
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
2. 3D Printing Plastics Market Characteristics
3. 3D Printing Plastics Market Trends and Strategies
4. 3D Printing Plastics Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics and Covid and Recovery on the Market
5. Global 3D Printing Plastics Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global 3D Printing Plastics PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis of End Use Industries
5.3. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global 3D Printing Plastics Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019-2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global 3D Printing Plastics Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024-2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global 3D Printing Plastics Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. 3D Printing Plastics Market Segmentation
6.1. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Segmentation by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Photopolymers
- ABS
- PLA
- Polyamide
- Other Types
6.2. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Segmentation by Form, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Powder
- Filament
- Ink
6.3. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Segmentation by Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing
6.4. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Segmentation by End-Use Industry, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Aerospace and Defense
- Healthcare
- Automotive
- Electronics and Consumer Goods
- Other End-Users
6.5. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation of Photopolymers, by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Standard Resins
- Tough Resins
- Flexible Resins
- Castable Resins
- High-Temperature Resins
6.6. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Standard ABS
- ABS With Enhanced Properties
6.7. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation of PLA (Polylactic Acid), by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Standard PLA
- PLA Blends
- Specialty PLA
6.8. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation of Polyamide (Nylon), by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Nylon 6
- Nylon 12
- Nylon 11
- Nylon Blends
6.9. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Sub-Segmentation of Other Types, by Types, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
- TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
- PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol, Used for Support Structures)
- ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate)
- Other Specialized Plastics
7. 3D Printing Plastics Market Regional and Country Analysis
7.1. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Split by Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market, Split by Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8-29. Country Specific 3D Printing Plastics Market Analysis
30. 3D Printing Plastics Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
30.1. 3D Printing Plastics Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. 3D Printing Plastics Market Company Profiles
30.2.1. 3D Systems
30.2.2. Stratasys
30.2.3. Arkema
30.2.4. Electro Optical Systems
30.2.5. Evonik Industries
31. 3D Printing Plastics Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
31.1. Carbon Inc.
31.2. Desktop Metal Inc.
31.3. Divergent Group Ltd.
31.4. Fast Radius Inc.
31.5. Formlabs Inc.
31.6. General Electric Company
31.7. Glowforge Inc.
31.8. Hewlett-Packard
31.9. Markforged Holding Corporation
31.10. SprintRay Inc.
31.11. 3D Fortify Inc.
31.12. Optomec Inc.
31.13. Ultimaker
31.14. XYZprinting Inc.
31.15. Covestro
32. Global 3D Printing Plastics Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard
33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the 3D Printing Plastics Market
34. Recent Developments in the 3D Printing Plastics Market
35. 3D Printing Plastics Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
35.1 3D Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 3D Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 3D Growth Strategies
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