3D Printing Market Forecast to Reach USD 31.77 Billion by 2032
20 July 2026: MarketsandMarkets expects the global 3D printing market to grow from USD 16.43 billion in 2026 to USD 31.77 billion by 2032. That represents an 11.6% compound annual growth rate, according to the research firm’s July 2026 report. The report uses 2025 as its base year, when it values the market at USD 15.62 billion. Its forecast period runs from 2026 to 2032, while the full set of years considered covers 2022 to 2032.
Industrial use drives the forecast
MarketsandMarkets links the expected rise to wider use of additive manufacturing in automotive, aerospace and defence, healthcare and industrial production. Manufacturers use 3D printing for prototypes, tooling and finished parts, particularly where low volumes, complex shapes or lower component weight matter.
The process can also cut the need for dedicated tooling when designs change or products require custom shapes. That makes it useful for repeated design tests and selected low-volume jobs, although the economics vary by material, process and production scale.
Services held the largest offering share
Services accounted for 36.1% of the market by offering in 2025, according to the report. This category covers outsourced printing, engineering support, design work, post-processing and on-demand production for companies that prefer to outsource part of the workflow.
The public report page does not support the supplied brief’s claim that services will post the fastest CAGR. It identifies services as the largest offering segment instead.
Automotive remains the largest vertical
The automotive sector is expected to hold the largest market share in 2026. Carmakers use additive manufacturing for prototypes, tooling, lightweight parts and custom components. The report also expects stereolithography to record the highest growth rate among the technologies it tracks, at a 14.2% CAGR during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific expected to grow fastest
North America held 36.8% of the market in 2025, while Asia Pacific is forecast to record the fastest regional growth through 2032. MarketsandMarkets cites manufacturing investment and adoption across automotive, electronics, healthcare and aerospace in China, Japan, South Korea, India and other regional markets.
The forecast also carries clear limits. High material costs, gaps in standard testing, inconsistent part quality and a shortage of trained workers can slow adoption. The USD 31.77 billion figure is a MarketsandMarkets estimate, not a confirmed future market value.
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