Desktop 3D Printing Market Report 2026

The desktop 3d printing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.86 billion in 2025 to $5.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of maker and hobbyist communities, increasing adoption in academic institutions, rising demand for rapid product iteration, availability of affordable printing materials, expansion of small-scale manufacturing.

The desktop 3d printing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.29 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration of cloud-based printing software, rising demand for sustainable printing materials, expansion of distributed manufacturing models, growing use in customized product design, increasing advancements in desktop printer performance. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of low-cost desktop 3d printers, rising demand for rapid prototyping capabilities, growing use in education and training, expansion of material compatibility, enhanced focus on user-friendly interfaces.

The growing interest in DIY projects is expected to drive the growth of the desktop 3D printing market going forward. DIY (do it yourself) projects involve individuals creating, building, or repairing items independently, often without professional assistance. This rising interest is fueled by factors such as cost savings, easier access to tools and materials, the desire for personalization, and the satisfaction of completing projects on one’s own. Desktop 3D printing supports this trend by offering hobbyists an affordable and accessible way to produce custom parts, tools, or prototypes from home. For instance, in March 2024, Houzz, a US-based home remodeling and design platform, reported that spending on home improvements surged over the past three years, with median remodeling costs increasing 60% from $15,000 to $24,000 in 2023. Additionally, 51% of homeowners spent $25,000 or more on renovations in 2023, up 37% from the previous three years. Therefore, the rising interest in DIY projects is fueling the growth of the desktop 3D printing market.

Major companies in the desktop 3D printing market are introducing professional desktop 3D printers to enhance printing accuracy, speed, and material compatibility across industries. These high-quality devices are designed for use in business, engineering, and design sectors, offering advanced features such as better print resolution, larger build volumes, and compatibility with a wide range of materials for prototyping and small-scale production. For example, in June 2023, HeyGears Tech Group Ltd., a China-based technology company, launched the UltraCraft Reflex, a professional desktop 3D printer aimed at both consumer and industrial applications. The printer integrates industrial-grade 3D printing technology into a compact, user-friendly system, making it accessible to professionals and enthusiasts. It also features AI-driven printing capabilities, ensuring smooth surfaces and stable performance that mimics injection-molded results.

In July 2024, Formlabs Inc., a US-based 3D printing company, acquired Micronics Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is set to advance the accessibility of selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing, making it more available to product designers, engineers, innovators, and makers. Micronics LLC, a US-based company, specializes in desktop 3D printers.

Major companies operating in the desktop 3d printing market are MakerBot Industries LLC, Prusa Research s.r.o., Zortrax S.A., Monoprice Inc., Artillery 3D Technology Co. Ltd., XYZprinting Inc., LulzBot, FAME 3D Inc., Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co. Ltd., Raise 3D Technologies Inc., Shenzhen Elegoo Technology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Wanhao 3D Technology Co. Ltd., Robo 3D Inc., Fusion3 Innovations LLC, Zhejiang Qidi Technology Co. Ltd., Anycubic 3D Technology Co. Ltd., Phrozen Tech Co. Ltd., Voxelab, Peopoly Limited.

North America was the largest region in the desktop 3D printing market in 2025. The regions covered in the desktop 3d printing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the desktop 3d printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The desktop 3D printing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as software development, maintenance and support, material supply, and customization services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The desktop 3D printing market also includes sales of products including 3D printing materials, 3D printing software, and printer accessories and 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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