Additive Manufacturing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Technology, By Material, By End-User, By Region, and By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

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:

Plastic
Metals
Ceramics

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.

Available Customizations:

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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
- 5.1.1. By Value
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
- 6.1.1. By Value
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
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 7.1.1. By Value
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
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 8.1.1. By Value
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
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 9.1.1. By Value
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
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 10.1.1. By Value
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
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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