3D Printing Plastics Market Report 2026

The 3D printing plastics market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.18 billion in 2025 to $2.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of rapid prototyping applications, growth of desktop and industrial 3D printers, increasing accessibility of filament materials, adoption by educational institutions, rising use in product design.

The 3D printing plastics market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for lightweight functional parts, expansion of additive manufacturing in automotive and aerospace, rising focus on bio-based filaments, growing medical and healthcare printing applications, continuous material innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of high-performance printing materials, rising demand for sustainable and recyclable plastics, expansion of multi-material printing capabilities, increasing use in end-use manufacturing, enhanced material customization.

The rising number of dental procedures is expected to drive the growth of the 3D printing plastics market. Dental procedures include a variety of treatments performed by dentists and dental hygienists to diagnose, prevent, or treat oral health conditions. 3D printing plastics are used to produce custom dental implants, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic devices with high precision and patient-specific designs. For example, in August 2024, the National Health Service reported that in England, dental treatment courses reached 34 million in 2023/24, marking a 4.3% increase compared to 2022/23. Therefore, the growth in dental procedures is fueling demand for 3D printing plastics.

Leading companies in the 3D printing plastics market are focusing on developing innovative materials to enhance the versatility and performance of additive manufacturing. 3D printing materials consist of specially designed substances that enable the layer-by-layer creation of three-dimensional objects. For example, in August 2024, Jamplast, a US-based engineering polymer manufacturer, launched 3DSHQ, a dedicated business unit for additive manufacturing and 3D printing materials. Established in late 2023, 3DSHQ aims to serve multiple sectors by offering a wide range of 3D printing materials, including sample sizes for consumers and research centers. The unit provides both fused deposition modeling (FDM) filaments and pellets, along with a selection of 3D printing machines suitable for hobbyists and industrial professionals.

In April 2023, Stratasys, a US-based additive manufacturing company, acquired Covestro's additive manufacturing materials business for €43 million. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Stratasys's capabilities in creating next-generation materials for 3D printing. Covestro AG, a manufacturer based in Germany, specializes in high-quality polymer materials, including those used for 3D printing.

Major companies operating in the 3D printing plastics market are BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, Arkema S.A., Covestro AG, SABIC, Solvay S.A., DuPont de Nemours, Inc., DSM Engineering Materials (Royal DSM), Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc., Celanese Corporation, Kuraray Co., Ltd., LG Chem Ltd., ExxonMobil Chemical, Eastman Chemical Company, Formlabs Inc., Stratasys Ltd., 3D Systems Corporation, Arkema (Bostik is excluded as subsidiary), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Polymaker LLC, NatureWorks LLC.

North America was the largest region in the 3D printing plastics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the 3D printing plastic market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the 3D printing plastics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the 3D printing plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The 3D printing plastic market consists of sales of acrylonitrile styrene acrylate, polyethylene terephthalate and polycarbonate. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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