Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Market Report 2026

The aerospace additive manufacturing market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $6.21 billion in 2025 to $7.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of additive manufacturing for prototyping aerospace components, increasing demand for lightweight mechanical and electronic parts to improve aircraft efficiency, initial integration of metal and polymer 3D printing in design and engineering workflows, rising need for cost-effective production of complex geometries not achievable through traditional methods, development of post-processing and testing capabilities to validate additively manufactured aerospace parts.

The aerospace additive manufacturing market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing utilization of additive manufacturing for certified flight-ready components, increasing adoption of advanced materials tailored for aerospace applications, expansion of digital design and simulation tools enabling optimized 3D-printed structures, rising demand for scalable production of additively manufactured parts across commercial and defense aviation, continued advancements in quality assurance and certification standards supporting broader market adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of additive manufacturing for lightweight aerospace components, rising use of high-performance metal powders for engine and structural parts, increasing integration of additive manufacturing in mro (maintenance, repair & overhaul) activities, expansion of aerospace oem in-house 3d printing capabilities, advancements in post-processing and certification standards for am components.

The growth of the aerospace additive manufacturing market is expected to be driven by increasing air passenger traffic in the coming years. Air passenger traffic refers to the rise in the number of travelers for various purposes, including work, business, and tourism. This increase is prompting aircraft manufacturers to schedule more domestic and international flights, leading to higher aircraft production, which in turn boosts the adoption of aerospace additive manufacturing. For example, in December 2025, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported that the number of passengers transported by air in 2023 increased by 19.3% compared to 2022. Consequently, rising air passenger traffic is fueling the growth of the aerospace additive manufacturing market.

Key players in the aerospace additive manufacturing market are concentrating on adopting advanced technologies such as one-metre 3D printing to manufacture large, intricate, and flight-ready aerospace components more quickly and efficiently. One-metre 3D printing technology allows the production of components up to one metre in height, enabling the creation of larger, complex aerospace parts in a single piece, reducing assembly time, lowering costs, and accelerating the development of flight-ready hardware. For instance, in September 2025, Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited, an India-based aerospace manufacturer, inaugurated India’s first large-format additive manufacturing facility for aerospace and rocket systems at the IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai. The state-of-the-art facility facilitates 3D printing of aerospace and rocket components up to one metre in height, marking a major advancement in additive manufacturing capabilities. Producing larger, complex aerospace parts in one piece shortens assembly time, reduces potential points of failure, and cuts production costs. The facility integrates design, simulation, printing, post-processing, and finishing under one roof, enabling rapid prototyping and faster development of flight-ready hardware, reducing timelines from months to just a few days.

In May 2025, Peak Technology Enterprises Inc., a US-based advanced prototyping and manufacturing solutions provider, acquired Jinxbot, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Peak Technology intends to enhance its additive manufacturing capabilities, offering OEMs a more integrated and responsive end-to-end solution for rapid prototyping and complex component production, while accelerating innovation, shortening time-to-market, and ensuring high-quality, customized manufacturing solutions across various deep-tech sectors. Jinxbot Inc., based in the US, specializes in additive manufacturing and design, providing short-run 3D printing and creative fabrication services.

Major companies operating in the aerospace additive manufacturing market are 3D Systems Corporation, Arcam AB, Concept Laser GmbH, CRP Technology Srl, EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems, ExOne Company, Optomec Inc., SLM Solutions Group AG, Stratasys Ltd., CRS Holdings Inc., General Electric Company, 3DCeram S.A.S., Carpenter Technology Corporation, Arconic Corporation, Markforged, Airbus SE, Boeing Company, Bombardier Inc., Embraer S.A., Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, Honeywell International Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Safran S.A., BAE Systems plc, Cobham plc, General Dynamics Corporation, Harris Corporation, Kaman Corporation, Moog Inc., Parker Hannifin Corporation, United Technologies Corporation, Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., AeroVironment Inc., Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, Blue Origin LLC, RTX Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the aerospace additive manufacturing market in 2025. The regions covered in the aerospace additive manufacturing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are exerting a significant influence on the aerospace additive manufacturing market by increasing the cost of importing metal powders, composite materials, high-precision lasers, and advanced printing equipment. These impacts are particularly felt across metal alloy-based materials, engine component applications, and regions such as North America and Europe, where aerospace manufacturing is heavily dependent on global supply chains. Despite raising production costs and slowing procurement, tariffs have also encouraged localized material production, domestic additive manufacturing equipment manufacturing, and strategic reshoring, which are creating fresh opportunities for regional suppliers.

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Aerospace additive manufacturing, also referred to as 3D printing in aerospace, involves the utilization of additive manufacturing technologies to fabricate components and parts for aerospace applications. This process entails layer-by-layer construction of materials such as metals, polymers, or composites, enabling the creation of intricate forms and structures that may be challenging or impossible to produce using conventional manufacturing methods.

The primary types of additive manufacturing utilized in aerospace involve various materials such as metal alloys, plastics, rubber, and others. In the aerospace industry, non-critical parts of aircraft, including ductwork, interior components, and certain engine parts, are manufactured through additive manufacturing techniques. These methods encompass technologies such as laser sintering, 3D printing, electron beam melting, fused deposition modeling, stereo lithography, among others, and are employed in platforms such as aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, and spacecraft. Additive manufacturing in aerospace finds applications in producing engine components, structural parts, and various other aerospace-related uses.

The countries covered in the aerospace additive manufacturing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aerospace additive manufacturing market consists of revenues earned by entities by design and engineering support, material selection and testing, post-processing and finishing and quality assurance and certification. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The aerospace additive manufacturing market also consists of sales of mechanical components and electronic components. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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