Metal Additive Manufacturing Market Report 2026

The metal additive manufacturing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.02 billion in 2025 to $7.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in aerospace and automotive production, demand for lightweight metal components, availability of metal 3d printing systems, growth in prototyping and tooling applications, adoption in academic and research institutions.

The metal additive manufacturing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased focus on sustainable manufacturing, expansion in healthcare and dental applications, development of novel metal alloys for 3d printing, growth in metal additive manufacturing services, adoption of high-throughput industrial 3d printing solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increased adoption of metal 3d printing in aerospace and automotive, growth of custom and complex metal components, expansion of on-demand manufacturing services, development of high-performance metal powders, integration of advanced post-processing techniques.

The increasing demand for electric vehicles is anticipated to drive the expansion of the metal additive manufacturing market in the coming years. An electric vehicle is defined as a vehicle powered by one or more electric motors, which receive energy from an onboard battery pack. Metal additive manufacturing (AM) plays a crucial role in the rapid development of electric vehicles (EVs) by facilitating on-demand production, minimizing reliance on complex supply chains, and enabling localized manufacturing - advantages that are especially significant for low-volume EV models. For example, in October 2024, Statistics Canada, the national statistical agency of Canada, reported that registered light-duty vehicles in Canada comprised 5.2 % electric vehicles, up from 3.9 % in 2023. Consequently, the rising demand for electric vehicles is fueling the growth of the metal additive manufacturing market.

Major companies in the metal additive manufacturing market are concentrating on developing advanced standards, including comprehensive design and qualification frameworks, to enhance part reliability, minimize material waste, and promote sustainable adoption of 3D printing technologies. These advanced standards offer practical guidance on part geometry, material selection, CO₂ footprint reporting, and polymer integration, assisting manufacturers in optimizing performance while ensuring environmental compliance. For example, in December 2025, DNV GROUP AS, a Norway-based assurance and risk management company, published the updated DNV-ST-B203 standard, expanding its coverage to polymer parts and introducing key improvements in design, sustainability, and qualification. This update allows manufacturers in the energy and maritime sectors to implement additive manufacturing with increased confidence, ensuring consistent quality, fewer redundant tests, and greater efficiency across industrial applications.

In August 2023, Additive Technologies LLC, a US-based additive manufacturing company, acquired Elem Additive Solutions from Xerox Holdings Corporation for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Additive Technologies LLC seeks to strengthen its metal additive manufacturing capabilities by incorporating Elem Additive’s Liquid Metal Printing (LMP) technology, broadening its 3D metal printing portfolio, and supporting expansion in the industrial AM sector. Elem Additive Solutions is a US-based company specializing in liquid metal 3D printing technology for manufacturing complex metal components.

Major companies operating in the metal additive manufacturing market report are Trumpf Inc., Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions, DMG Mori Seiki Co. Ltd., Hoganas AB, EOS GmbH, Renishaw PLC, Stratasys Ltd., Materialise NV, Desktop Metal Inc., SLM Solutions Group AG, Markforged Inc., FormLabs Inc., The ExOne Co., AddUp Solutions SAS, Voxeljet AG, Optomec Inc., SISMA SpA, Additive Industries B.V., 3DEO Inc., GE Additive, Triditive SL, Farsoon Technologies Co. Ltd., XJet Ltd., Sciaky Inc., Norsk Titanium AS, Titomic Ltd., Wuhan Huake 3D Technology Co. Ltd., Xact Metal, XiAn Bright Laser Technologies Co. Ltd., 3D Systems Inc.

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

The metal additive manufacturing market includes revenues earned by entities by material jetting, vat photopolymerization, material extrusion, and bound powder extrusion. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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