The report "3D Printing Materials Market by Plastics (Photopolymers, ABS, PLA, Nylon, & Others), by Metals (Steel, Silver, Aluminum & Others), by Ceramics (Silica, Glass, Quartz & Others), by Others (Wax, Laywood & Others), by Forms, by End-User Industries and by Region - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019", published by MarketsandMarkets, defines and segments the 3D printing materials market with an analysis and forecast of the volumes and values of materials such as plastics (ABS, PLA, Nylon, Photopolymers and Others), Metals (Steel, Silver, Gold, Titanium, Aluminum and Others), Ceramics (Glass, Silica, Quartz ad Others), and Others (Laywood, Wax, Paper and Others), individually. Along with this, the volume & value of materials by forms such as filaments, powders, and liquids are also discussed.
It also identifies the driving and restraining factors for the 3D printing materials market with an analysis of trends, opportunities, burning issues, and winning imperatives. The market is segmented and the volume & value have been forecasted on the basis of major regions such as North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World (RoW). Further, the market is segmented and values are forecasted on the basis of major applications of 3D printing materials used in various industries such as consumer & industrial, aerospace & defense, medical & dental, automotive, education, and others.
Consumer & Industrial - major market for 3D printing materials
The 3D printing materials market is segmented into four types: plastics, metals, ceramics, and others. Each type of materials include a wide range of products such as plastics include ABS, PLA, Nylon, Photopolymers and Others; Metals include Steel, Silver, Gold, Titanium, Aluminum and Others; Ceramics include Glass, Silica, Quartz ad Others; and Others include Laywood, Wax, Paper and Others. These individual 3D printing materials have application specific demands that are differentiated by placement, cost, and efficiency. Plastic materials are useful in applications such as consumer printing and few industries where consumer products are manufactured. Metals are especially used in high-end industries such as aerospace & defense, automotive, medical & dental, etc. Ceramics are useful in home decor; dine table, art & sculpture, and others. The use of these materials increases the efficiency of their applications.
Global 3D printing materials market to reach $1,052 million by 2019
The market for 3D printing plastic materials in terms of value is expected to reach $671.90 million by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 20.3% from 2014 to 2019. Based on value, the North American region dominated the 3D printing materials market in 2013. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market in terms of value, from 2014 to 2019, owing to rising consumption in this region, where end-user markets are growing especially in manufacturing of industrial and consumer products. The 3D printing materials market size in terms of value is projected to reach $1,052 million by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 20.4% from 2014 to 2019.
Europe & Asia-Pacific accounted for more than 50% share in the 3D printing materials market value in 2013
North America is the prime consumer of 3D printing materials, globally. Europe and Asia-Pacific together accounted for more than 50% of the 3D printing materials value in 2013. Europe and Asia-Pacific are expected to compete with each other to dominate the market by 2019, with advanced technological developments in 3D printing materials for end-users. North America is expected to dominate the 3D printing materials market by 2019, with high investments from manufacturers due to growing demand.
