| Product Code: ETC11539461 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
Despite a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -13.5% from 2020 to 2024, China import shipments of 3D printing plastic show stability with a low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration in 2024. Top exporters to China, including Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and the USA, continue to play a significant role in supplying 3D printing plastic. The marginal decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -12.93% may indicate a period of consolidation and adjustment within the market, rather than a significant downturn in demand.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China 3D Printing Plastic Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China 3D Printing Plastic Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Plastic Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing adoption of 3D printing technology in various industries in China |
4.2.2 Growing demand for customized and complex plastic components |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness in 3D printing |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with 3D printing equipment and materials |
4.3.2 Limited availability of high-quality and specialized 3D printing plastics in the Chinese market |
4.3.3 Intellectual property concerns and regulatory challenges related to 3D printing |
5 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Trends |
6 China 3D Printing Plastic Market, By Types |
6.1 China 3D Printing Plastic Market, By Plastic Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By ABS, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By PLA, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By PETG, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyamide, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China 3D Printing Plastic Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By FDM, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By SLS, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By SLA, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By DLP, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China 3D Printing Plastic Market, By Form |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Filament, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China 3D Printing Plastic Market, By End User |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Rate of adoption of 3D printing technology in key industries in China |
8.2 Number of patents filed for new 3D printing plastic materials or processes |
8.3 Percentage increase in the use of 3D printing for production of plastic components in China |
9 China 3D Printing Plastic Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Plastic Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China 3D Printing Plastic Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China 3D Printing Plastic Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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