United Kingdom 3D Printing Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The United Kingdom 3D printing market size reached approximately USD 1.22 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.70% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 4.81 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of creating a solid three-dimensional object using a digital designs. The process allows for rapid creation of product prototypes and models. 3D printing finds applications in various sectors, reduces waste, and helps in saving time and money.

• Growing applications of 3D printing in teaching, experimentation, and research has fuelled the United Kingdom 3D printing market demand from various educational institutions as well as research facilities. The adoption of 3D printing has increased in the medical sector in the United Kingdom as it provides patient specific implants, medical devices, and surgical tools, among others.
• Rising adoption of 3D printing by construction and architecture sector is another major trend supporting the market expansion. 3D printing in construction involves contour crafting and sand layering, among others that result in generation of less waste, allow for quick production, and development of cost-effective structures.
• Increasing technological advancements in 3D printing such as improvement in printing software, materials, and hardware and rising integration with technologies including internet of things, automation, and data exchange is expanding the capabilities and applications of 3D printing, aiding the market growth.

United Kingdom 3D Printing Market Segmentation

United Kingdom 3D Printing Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Breakup by Component

• Hardware
• Software
• Services

Breakup by Printer Type

• Industrial
• Desktop

Breakup by Material Type

• Metal
• Plastic
• Ceramics
• Others

Breakup by Technology

• Stereolithography
• Fuse Deposition Modelling (FDM)
• Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
• Polyjet Printing
• Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
• Laser Metal Deposition
• Digital Light Processing
• Others

Breakup by End Use

• Automotive
• Aerospace and Defence
• Healthcare
• Construction and Architecture
• Education and Research
• Industrial
• Energy
• Other

Market Share by Printer Type

Industrial printers are anticipated to account for a significant United Kingdom 3D printing market share as they have a larger build volume which allows them to produce complex and large parts required by the industries. The industrial 3D printers unlike desktop 3D printers are equipped with software and control systems which ensures consistent result for large scale production. Moreover, the ability to print at higher speed and to work with a wider range of materials such as high-performance engineering plastics, ceramics, and composite materials is further boosting the segment growth.

Market Share by End Use

Healthcare sector is expected to witness rapid growth over the forecast period owing to the rising demand for 3D printing for applications including tissue and organ fabrication, implant production, anatomical model development, and customised prosthetics development, among others. 3D printing is cost-effective and allows for customisation and personalisation of medical equipment and products. Moreover, the increased utilisation of 3D printing for pharmaceutical research activities such as drug dosage forms, discovery, and delivery are also augmenting the United Kingdom 3D printing market growth.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

EOS GmbH

EOS GmbH was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Krailling, Germany. The company provides responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technology and high-end solutions in additive manufacturing to their customers around the globe.

HP Inc.

HP Inc. is an information technology company that was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in California, United States. The company is known for developing printers and related supplies, personal computers, and 3D printing solutions, among others.

Nexa3D Inc.

Nexa3D Inc. was established in 2016 and has its headquarters located in California, United States. The company offers ultrafast 3D printing solutions and supplies printers based on self-lubricant sublayer photocuring technology.

Other United Kingdom 3D printing market key players include Stratasys Ltd., HOBS 3D, 3D Systems, Inc., Renishaw plc., voxeljet AG, DELO Machine Tools Limited, and FELIXprinters, among others.