Global 3d Printing Plastics Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global 3d printing plastics market size was estimated at USD 1,201.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4,391.9 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24.2% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,201.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,391.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
24.2%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global 3d printing plastics market highlights

  • The global 3d printing plastics market generated a revenue of USD 1,221.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 5,521.2 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 24.1% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, photopolymers accounted for a revenue of USD 716.0 million in 2023.
  • Polyamide/Nylon is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,221.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 5,521.2 million
Growth rate24.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPhotopolymers
Fastest growing segmentPolyamide/Nylon
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPhotopolymers, ABS & ASA, Polyamide/Nylon, Polyactic acid

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 40.1% of the global 3d printing plastics market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 15.2 million by 2030.

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3D Printing Plastics Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Electro Optic Systems Hldgs Ltd View profile 446 18 Wormald Street, Symonston, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2609 https://www.eos-aus.com
EnvisionTEC View profile 51-100 Dearborn, Michigan, United States, North America http://envisiontec.com
Materialise NV ADR View profile 2437 Technologielaan 15, Leuven, Belgium, 3001 https://www.materialise.com
HP Inc View profile 58000 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94304 https://www.hp.com
SABIC View profile 10001+ Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Asia http://www.sabic.com
Stratasys Ltd View profile 1980 c/o Stratasys, Inc, 7665 Commerce Way, Eden Prairie, MN, United States, 55344 https://www.stratasys.com
3D Systems Corp View profile 2032 333 Three D Systems Circle, Rock Hill, SC, United States, 29730 https://www.3dsystems.com
Avient Corp View profile 9300 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, OH, United States, 44012 https://www.avient.com
Arkema SA View profile 11039 420 rue d’Estienne d’Orves, Colombes, France, 92700 https://www.arkema.com
Koninklijke DSM NV View profile 20682 Het Overloon 1, P.O. Box 6500, Heerlen, LI, Netherlands, 6411 TE https://www.dsm.com

Global 3d printing plastics market outlook

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Photopolymers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 58.64% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global 3d printing plastics market based on photopolymers, abs & asa, polyamide/nylon, polyactic acid covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global 3D Printing Plastics Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • ABS & ASA
    • Photopolymers
    • Polyamide/Nylon
    • Polyactic acid
    • Others
  • Global 3D Printing Plastics Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Filament
    • Ink
    • Powder
  • Global 3D Printing Plastics End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Automotive
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Medical
      • Prosthetics & implants
      • Surgical Instruments
      • Others
    • Consumer Goods

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