Metal 3D Printing Market Size | Insights, Trends & Growth Analysis 2025

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Code: MTA10131

Publication Date: Oct 2025

What is the size of Metal 3D Printing Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Metal 3D Printing Market was valued at USD 6.4 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 16.9 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.90% during the forecast period (2025-2031).

The key forces behind this expansion are the demand for lightweight metal components, penetration within the aerospace and medical industries, advancements in metal powder technologies, and additive manufacturing approaches to scalable solutions.

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Growth Factors for Metal 3D Printing Industry

Rising demand for complex geometries and part consolidation in manufacturing.
Higher uptake across aerospace, automotive, and medical verticals.
Improvements in the quality and range of metal powders.
Less material waste and quicker time cycles.
Increased focus on on-demand manufacturing and localised sourcing and production.

Metal 3D Printing Market Trends

Trends in metal 3D printing include growth in Powder Bed Fusion and Binder Jetting technologies, increased utilisation of high-performance alloys (e.g., titanium, nickel), and exiting of digital manufacturing ecosystems and workflows. There is an increase in demand for hybrid to involve reductive and additive methods. In addition, more companies are focusing on plans to adopt to scale the use of metal printing platforms and services.

Emerging Developments in the Metal 3D Printing Market

The Metal 3D Printing market is experiencing developments in high-throughput binder jet platforms, multi-material printing, and improvements in post-processing methods. Manufacturers are also offering metal printing as a service and scaling production capacity. Adoption of AI and simulation tools to optimize part design and predict print outcomes is shaping operational efficiency and reliability across industries.