3D Printing Gases Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Gas (Argon, Nitrogen, Gas mixtures), By Technology (Stereolithography, Laser Sintering, Poly-Jet Technology, Others), By Distribution (Cylinder & Packaged Distribution, Merchant Liquid Distribution, Tonnage Distribution), By End Users (Design & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer Products, Others), By Function (Insulation, Illumination, Cooling), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 to 2030

  • Published : May 2025
  • Report Code : KSI061612123
  • Pages : 152
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3D Printing Gases Market Size:

The 3D Printing Gases Market is expected to grow from US$74.154 million in 2025 to US$172.927 million in 2030, at a CAGR of 18.45%.

3D Printing Gases Market Trends:

The method of creating tangible objects from a digital model using a printer is known as 3D printing. Plastic, metals, ceramics, and wax are among the materials utilized in 3D printing. Gases like argon and nitrogen are employed in this process to provide an inert environment and aid the goods' structural stability. 3D printing is utilized in a variety of industries, including aerospace and defence, automotive, healthcare, food and beverage, building and construction, and others. The market for 3D printing gases is made up of products, raw materials, and processes used in 3D printing using gases. 3D printing using gases is widely used in construction and healthcare applications. The inert and stable nature showcased by inert gases used in 3D printing is giving potential to the market growth of 3D printing gases. The use of 3D printing technologies in the fabrication of complicated industrial parts for the oil and gas industry is expected to propel the worldwide 3D printing market forward. The wide applications of 3D printing in the design and healthcare sectors are one of the major factors driving the growth of the global 3D printing gases market. 3D printing gases are a broad and diversified category of goods designed for usage in a variety of sectors. They're employed in a variety of industries, including design and manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace and defense, and more.

3D printing technology is widely used in the construction, design, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.

 

3D Printing Gases Market Growth Drivers:

  • Increasing demand for 3D printing using inert gases.

The rising demand for 3D printing using inert gases is one of the major factors fuelling the market growth of the global 3D printing gases market. The growing need for inert gases in the aerospace and healthcare industries to achieve the high-tolerance standards necessary in 3D printing is projected to drive the market forward. Inert gases provide an inert atmosphere during the printing process, which helps to reduce the oxidation of sintered parts by lowering the oxygen concentration and creating a stable printing environment by maintaining a steady pressure in the print chamber. The stable nature showcased by inert gases used in 3D printing is rising the demand for 3D printing using gases. Gases like argon and nitrogen have a variety of uses, mostly because they improve the overall quality of 3D-printed items. The efficiency and stability showcased by 3D printing with gases compared to others are increasing the demand for the process in certain industries like aerospace, healthcare, and construction.

  • Wide applications in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors.

The global 3D printing gases market is being driven by the increasing usage of 3D printing techniques in the manufacturing, consumer products, health care devices, automotive, aerospace and defence, and energy industries. 3D printing helps the healthcare business by allowing prosthetics and dentistry to be customized. It also makes the process of bio-printing human-sized bones, cartilages, and muscles using 3D printing technology incredibly simple and effective. The usage of 3D printing gases in healthcare, design & manufacturing, automotive, consumer items, education & research, and aerospace & military has increased as a result of technological advancements and the rate of industrialization in emerging countries. The rising demand for 3D printing using gases in the medical sector is also expected to bring more opportunities and growth in the 3D printing gases market in the upcoming years.

  • North America is the dominating region.

Geographically, North America is the region having the largest market share in the 3D printing gases market. The large market share of the area can be attributed to the existence of prominent companies in the North American region that focus primarily on undertaking rigorous research and development operations in this industry. Asia-Pacific area has the fastest-growing market for 3D printing manufacturing gases since developing countries like China and India are expected to be emerging markets.

3D Printing Gases Market Scope:

Report Metric Details
3D Printing Gases Market Size in 2025 US$74.154 million
3D Printing Gases Market Size in 2030 US$172.927 million
Growth Rate CAGR of 18.45%
Study Period 2020 to 2030
Historical Data 2020 to 2023
Base Year 2024
Forecast Period 2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value) USD Million
Segmentation
  • Gas
  • Technology
  • Distribution
  • End Users
  • Function
  • Geography
Geographical Segmentation North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the 3D Printing Gases Market
  • BASF SE
  • The Linde Group
  • Air Liquide
  • Praxair Inc
  • Air Products and Chemicals Inc
Customization Scope Free report customization with purchase

 

Market Segmentation

  • By Gas
    • Argon
    • Nitrogen
    • Gas mixtures
  • By Technology
    • Stereolithography
    • Laser Sintering
    • Poly-jet technology
    • Others
  • By Distribution
    • Cylinder & packaged distribution
    • Merchant liquid distribution
    • Tonnage distribution
  • By End Users
    • Design & Manufacturing
    • Healthcare
    • Consumer Products
    • Others
  • By Function
    • Insulation
    • Illumination
    • Cooling
  • By Geography
    • North America
      • USA
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Others
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • UK
      • Others
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
      • Indonesia
      • Others

Our Best-Performing Industry Reports:

1. Introduction
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Market Segmentation


2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Data
2.2. Assumptions


3. Executive Summary
3.1. Research Highlights


4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Market Drivers
4.2. Market Restraints
4.3. Porters Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of End-Users
4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry
4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis


5. 3D Printing gases Market Analysis, by Gas 
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Argon
5.3. Nitrogen
5.4. Hydrogen
5.5. Gas mixtures 


6. 3D Printing gases Market Analysis, by Technology 
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Stereolithography
6.3. Laser Sintering
6.4. Poly-jet technology
6.5. Others


7. 3D Printing gases Market Analysis, by Distribution 
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Cylinder & packaged distribution
7.3. Merchant liquid distribution
7.4. Tonnage distribution


8. 3D Printing gases Market Analysis, by End Users 
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Design & Manufacturing
8.3. Healthcare
8.4. Consumer Products
8.5. Others 


9. 3D Printing gases Market Analysis, by Function 
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Insulation
9.3. Illumination
9.4. Cooling


10. 3D Printing gases Market Analysis, by Geography
10.1. Introduction
10.2. North America
10.2.1. USA
10.2.2. Canada
10.2.3. Mexico
10.3. South America
10.3.1. Brazil
10.3.2. Argentina
10.3.3. Others
10.4. Europe
10.4.1. Germany
10.4.2. France
10.4.3. UK
10.4.4. Others
10.5. Middle East and Africa
10.5.1. Saudi Arabia
10.5.2. UAE
10.5.3. Others
10.6. Asia Pacific
10.6.1. China
10.6.2. India
10.6.3. Japan
10.6.4. South Korea
10.6.5. Taiwan
10.6.6. Thailand
10.6.7. Indonesia
10.6.8. Others


11. Competitive Environment and Analysis
11.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
11.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness
11.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
11.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix


12. Company Profiles 
12.1. BASF SE 
12.2. The Linde Group
12.3. Air Liquide 
12.4. Praxair Inc
12.5. Air Products and Chemicals Inc
12.6. Universal Industrial Gases Inc 
12.7. Messer Group 
12.8. Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

BASF SE

The Linde Group

Air Liquide

Praxair Inc

Air Products and Chemicals Inc

Universal Industrial Gases Inc

Messer Group

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc