3D printing materials - market size worldwide 2026
Between 2018 and 2026, the market for 3D printing materials is expected to grow by 12 percent annually to reach just under four billion U.S. dollars by 2026.
Market segmentation
This industry includes 3D printers, materials, software, and related services. It is estimated that printers will account for about half of the market revenue, but software and related services will also likely experience significant growth. What sounds even more impressive is that the markets for on-demand parts services and computer-aided design (CAD) software are expected to almost triple. Concurrently, discrete manufacturing is seen as the dominant industry for 3D printing, but the technology is also predicted to play a significant role in the healthcare sector.
Material use
Plastics and polymers are among the materials that are most commonly employed in the field of 3D technology. However, a wide array of other materials such as metals or even human tissue can be used to produce prototypes, finished parts or, you guessed it, organ transplants.
Market segmentation
This industry includes 3D printers, materials, software, and related services. It is estimated that printers will account for about half of the market revenue, but software and related services will also likely experience significant growth. What sounds even more impressive is that the markets for on-demand parts services and computer-aided design (CAD) software are expected to almost triple. Concurrently, discrete manufacturing is seen as the dominant industry for 3D printing, but the technology is also predicted to play a significant role in the healthcare sector.
Material use
Plastics and polymers are among the materials that are most commonly employed in the field of 3D technology. However, a wide array of other materials such as metals or even human tissue can be used to produce prototypes, finished parts or, you guessed it, organ transplants.
