Product Code: 21829
The Global Additive Manufacturing Market, valued at USD 77.10 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 23.02% to reach USD 267.24 Billion by 2030. Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, encompasses a suite of technologies that fabricate three-dimensional objects layer by layer from digital models. Key market drivers include the increasing demand for customized parts, the ability to produce complex geometries not achievable with traditional manufacturing methods, and the drive for shorter lead times in product development and localized production.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 77.10 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 267.24 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 23.02% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Aerospace & Defense |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Key Market Drivers
Technological advancements in printing processes and equipment represent a foundational driver for the global additive manufacturing market. Continuous innovation in areas such as multi-laser systems, enhanced optics, and improved real-time monitoring capabilities directly contributes to increased productivity, greater precision, and expanded material compatibility. These improvements enable the production of more complex geometries and higher volumes with superior quality, making additive manufacturing a more viable solution for end-use parts. For instance, according to 3D Printing Industry, in June 2024, in its article "EOS at Rapid + TCT: Offering All the Components of High-Productivity Metal 3D Printing", Nordic-based 3D printing service company AMEXCI reported a 76% reduction in cost-per-part for a specific application when utilizing the new EOS M 290-2 with its dual-laser technology, demonstrating the tangible economic benefits of such advancements.
Key Market Challenges
The substantial initial investment required for advanced additive manufacturing systems, alongside the ongoing costs and complexities of post-processing, represents a significant challenging factor for the global market. This high financial barrier directly impedes market expansion by discouraging potential new entrants and smaller businesses from adopting these technologies. The considerable capital expenditure for machinery, combined with the necessity for specialized equipment and skilled personnel for post-processing to achieve desired part quality and surface finishes, creates a substantial and continuous financial burden.
Key Market Trends
The expansion of high-performance material portfolios represents a critical trend shaping the global additive manufacturing market. This involves the continuous development of advanced polymers, metals, and composites that possess enhanced mechanical properties, thermal resistance, and durability, enabling additive manufacturing to address more demanding applications across diverse industries. According to the Wohlers Report 2025, powered by ASTM International, published in March 2025, the global additive manufacturing industry's material sector demonstrated growth, indicating further industry adoption. The availability of these specialized materials allows manufacturers to produce functional end-use parts that meet stringent industry standards.
Key Market Players
- 3D Systems Corporation
- General Electric Company
- EnvisionTEC GmbH
- EOS GmbH
- Exone Operating, LLC
- Mcor Technologies Ltd
- Materialise NV
- Optomec Inc.
- Stratasys Ltd
- SLM Solutions Group AG
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Additive Manufacturing Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Additive Manufacturing Market, By Technology:
- Stereolithography
- Fused Deposition Modelling
- Laser Sintering
- Others
Additive Manufacturing Market, By Material:
Additive Manufacturing Market, By End-User:
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive
- Healthcare
- Industrial
- Others
Additive Manufacturing Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Additive Manufacturing Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Technology (Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modelling, Laser Sintering, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Material (Plastic, Metals, Ceramics)
- 5.2.3. By End-User (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Healthcare, Industrial, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Technology
- 6.2.2. By Material
- 6.2.3. By End-User
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Technology
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Material
- 6.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 6.3.2. Canada Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Technology
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Material
- 6.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Technology
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Material
- 6.3.3.2.3. By End-User
7. Europe Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Technology
- 7.2.2. By Material
- 7.2.3. By End-User
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Technology
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Material
- 7.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.2. France Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Technology
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Material
- 7.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Technology
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Material
- 7.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.4. Italy Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Technology
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Material
- 7.3.4.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.5. Spain Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Technology
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Material
- 7.3.5.2.3. By End-User
8. Asia Pacific Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Technology
- 8.2.2. By Material
- 8.2.3. By End-User
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Technology
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Material
- 8.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.2. India Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Technology
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Material
- 8.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.3. Japan Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Technology
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Material
- 8.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.4. South Korea Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Technology
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Material
- 8.3.4.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.5. Australia Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Technology
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Material
- 8.3.5.2.3. By End-User
9. Middle East & Africa Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Technology
- 9.2.2. By Material
- 9.2.3. By End-User
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Technology
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Material
- 9.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 9.3.2. UAE Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Technology
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Material
- 9.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 9.3.3. South Africa Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Technology
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Material
- 9.3.3.2.3. By End-User
10. South America Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Technology
- 10.2.2. By Material
- 10.2.3. By End-User
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Technology
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Material
- 10.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 10.3.2. Colombia Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Technology
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Material
- 10.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 10.3.3. Argentina Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Technology
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Material
- 10.3.3.2.3. By End-User
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Additive Manufacturing Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. 3D Systems Corporation
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. General Electric Company
- 15.3. EnvisionTEC GmbH
- 15.4. EOS GmbH
- 15.5. Exone Operating, LLC
- 15.6. Mcor Technologies Ltd
- 15.7. Materialise NV
- 15.8. Optomec Inc.
- 15.9. Stratasys Ltd
- 15.10. SLM Solutions Group AG
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer