Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market

By Material;

Plastic - Filament[PEI, ABS, PC & Blends, and Others

By Application;

Rapid Prototyping, Tooling, and Part production

By Aircraft Parts;

Engine, Structural Components (Body & Cabin Interiors), and Jigs & Fixtures

By Production Process;

Fused Deposition Modeling, Selective Laser Sintering, Stereolithography, and Electron Beam Melting

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn292807730 Published Date: August, 2025 Updated Date: September, 2025

Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market Overview

Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market (USD Million)

Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market was valued at USD 2,657.88 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 9,034.79 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.1%.


Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 19.1 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)19.1 %
Market Size (2024)USD 2,657.88 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 9,034.79 Million
Market ConcentrationLow
Report Pages351
2,657.88
2024
9,034.79
2031

Major Players

  • Stratasys Ltd.
  • 3D Systems Corporation
  • Materialise NV
  • EOS GmbH
  • Carpenter Technology Corporation
  • Arcam AB (GE Additive)
  • Renishaw PLC
  • UBE Industries, Ltd.
  • Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI)
  • Sandvik AB

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market is expanding rapidly as industries adopt additive manufacturing to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance design flexibility. These materials play a vital role in producing lightweight yet durable components for aircraft and spacecraft. Adoption has grown by over 40%, reflecting the increasing reliance on advanced materials for next-generation aerospace production.

Technological Advancements
The use of high-performance polymers, metal powders, and composite blends is driving innovation in aerospace 3D printing materials. Reports indicate that around 42% of new applications utilize these advanced materials, resulting in improved strength, durability, and production efficiency across the industry.

Innovation in Aerospace Applications
Breakthroughs such as AI-assisted material design, multi-material printing, and recyclable 3D printing powders are reshaping aerospace manufacturing. Nearly 46% of operators adopting these innovations report reduced costs, faster prototyping, and enhanced customization. These developments are setting new standards for aerospace production.

Future Market Outlook
The aerospace 3D printing materials market is projected to expand further as industries focus on efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. Growth momentum is expected to surpass 55%, driven by technological progress and the increasing adoption of additive manufacturing. This positions 3D printing materials as a cornerstone of next-generation aerospace development.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Material
    2. Market Snapshot, By Application
    3. Market Snapshot, By Aircraft Parts
    4. Market Snapshot, By Production Process
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Demand for Lightweight Components
        2. Technological Advancements in 3D Printing
        3. Customization and Rapid Prototyping
      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory Compliance Challenges
      3. Opportunities
        1. Material Innovation
        2. Collaborative Certification Initiatives
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market, By Material, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Plastic
        1. Filament
          1. PEI
          2. ABS
          3. PC & Blends
          4. Others (PLA, TPU and Nylon)
        2. Powder[TPU, PEEK , Polyamides and PEKK]
    2. Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Rapid Prototyping
      2. Tooling
      3. Part production
    3. Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market, By Aircraft Parts, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Engine
      2. Structural Components (Body & Cabin Interiors)
      3. Jigs & Fixtures
    4. Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market, By Production Process, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

      1. Fused Deposition Modeling

      2. Selective Laser Sintering

      3. Stereolithography

      4. Electron Beam Melting

    5. Aerospace 3D Printing Materials Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Stratasys Ltd.
      2. 3D Systems Corporation
      3. Materialise NV
      4. EOS GmbH
      5. Carpenter Technology Corporation
      6. Arcam AB (GE Additive)
      7. Renishaw PLC
      8. UBE Industries, Ltd.
      9. Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI)
      10. Sandvik AB
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market