3D Printing Metals Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Aluminum, Nickel, Steel, Others), By Form (Filament, Powder, Liquid), By End-User (Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Others) And Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

  • Published : Jul 2025
  • Report Code : KSI061612109
  • Pages : 148
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3D Printing Metals Market Size:

The 3D printing metals market is expected to grow from US$1.675 billion in 2025 to US$3.886 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 18.34%.

3D Printing Metals Market Trends:

The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing adoption of 3D metal printing as a mainstream production process coupled with burgeoning investments in the research & development (R&D) of 3D metal printing are anticipated to fuel product demand. Similarly, the growing use of 3D metal printing in various end-user industries such as aerospace, and automotive among others for the purpose of prototyping and increasing the manufacturing speed is also expected to drive the growth of the market in the coming years. By end-user, the market is segmented as healthcare, automotive, aerospace and defence among others. 

This research study examines the 3D printing metals market based on various segments: type, form, end-user and geography. First, a brief overview of the market details key driving factors and challenges. Next, Porter's five forces model analyzes the emergency shutdown system industry comprehensively. This is followed by industry value chain analysis which determines the companies which are part of the different processes and contributing to various sectors.

The study also presents in-depth information concerning the development, trends, and industry policies and regulations affecting the 3D printing metals market. Moreover, the research study analyzes the overall regulatory framework of the emergency shutdown system sector, offering stakeholders a better understanding of the key factors influencing the overall market environment.

3D printing metals market – Forecasts from 2025 to 2030 is a comprehensive and latest report. It provides vital market information to executives and interested stakeholders to enable them to get vital market information. The report also analyzes the competitive landscape and details strategies of key market players and also plots them on our vendor matrix in four quadrants: leader, follower, challenger, and niche.

The scope and coverage of the 3D printing metals market report is as below:

  • 3D printing metals market data tables and charts
  • Market outlook with sections on drivers, restraints, Porter’s and industry value chain analysis
  • Market assessment by type into aluminium, nickel, steel, and others.
  •  Detailed market trends, analysis and graphical representation by form into filament, powder, and liquid.
  • In-depth analysis by end-user into healthcare, automotive, aerospace and defense, and others.
  •  A 360o view of the demand for 3D printing metals market solutions/services across different geographies (North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific) with further breakdown for key countries within those regions.

Different segments covered under the 3D printing metals market report are as below:

  • By Type
    • Aluminum
    • Nickel
    • Steel
    • Others
  • By Form
    • Filament
    • Powder
    • Others
  • By Technology
    • Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)
    • Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
    • Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
    • Direct Energy Deposition
    • Others
  • By End-User
    • Healthcare
    • Automotive
    • Aerospace and Defense
    • Others
  • By Geography
    • North America
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Others
    • Europe
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • France
      • Spain
      • Others
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Israel
      • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • Japan
      • China
      • India
      • South Korea
      • Indonesia
      • Thailand
      • Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The 3d printing metals market is expected to reach a total market size of US$3.886 billion by 2030.

3D Printing Metals Market is valued at US$1.675 billion in 2025.

The 3d printing metals market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.34% during the forecast period.

The North American region is anticipated to hold a significant share of the 3d printing metals market.

The growing use of 3D metal printing in various end-user industries such as aerospace, and automotive among others for the purpose of prototyping and increasing the manufacturing speed is also expected to drive the 3D printing metals market growth.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK 

5. 3D PRINTING METALS MARKET BY TYPE 

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Aluminum

5.3. Nickel

5.4. Steel

5.5. Others

6. 3D PRINTING METALS MARKET BY FORM 

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Filament

6.3. Powder

6.4. Others

7. 3D PRINTING METALS MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY 

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

7.3. Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

7.4. Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

7.5. Direct Energy Deposition

7.6. Others

8. 3D PRINTING METALS MARKET BY END-USER 

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Healthcare

8.3. Automotive

8.4. Aerospace and Defense

8.5. Others

9. 3D PRINTING METALS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

9.1. Introduction

9.2. North America

9.2.1. USA

9.2.2. Canada

9.2.3. Mexico

9.3. South America

9.3.1. Brazil 

9.3.2. Argentina

9.3.3. Others

9.4. Europe

9.4.1. United Kingdom

9.4.2. Germany

9.4.3. France

9.4.4. Spain

9.4.5. Others

9.5. Middle East & Africa

9.5.1. Saudi Arabia

9.5.2. UAE

9.5.3. Israel

9.5.4. Others

9.6. Asia Pacific

9.6.1. Japan

9.6.2. China

9.6.3. India

9.6.4. South Korea

9.6.5. Indonesia 

9.6.6. Thailand

9.6.7. Others

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Market Share Analysis

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. COMPANY PROFILES

11.1. 3D Systems, Inc.

11.2. Materialise

11.3. EOS GmbH 

11.4. Nikon Corporation

11.5. Desktop Metal

11.6. Renishaw plc

11.7. Formlabs Inc.

11.8. RapidMade, Inc

11.9. Xometry

11.10. General Electric

12. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

3D Systems, Inc.

Materialise

EOS GmbH 

Nikon Corporation

Desktop Metal

Renishaw plc

Formlabs Inc.

RapidMade, Inc

Xometry

General Electric