| Product Code: ETC13009797 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
The import shipments of polypropylene compounds for 3D printing in China saw a decline in growth rate in 2024, with key exporting countries being Singapore, South Korea, UAE, Taiwan, and France. Despite a moderate concentration level according to the HHI index, the industry experienced a negative compound annual growth rate of -7.73% from 2020 to 2024, with a further decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -3.55%. This indicates a challenging market environment for polypropylene compounds in 3D printing, highlighting the need for strategic adjustments in the sector.

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 Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Compound Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By 3D Printing Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Thermal Properties, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Mechanical Properties, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Target Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials in 3D printing applications |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of 3D printing technology in various industries in China |
4.2.3 Government initiatives supporting the development of additive manufacturing technologies |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with setting up 3D printing infrastructure |
4.3.2 Limited availability of advanced polypropylene compounds for 3D printing in the market |
5 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Trends |
6 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market, By Types |
6.1 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market, By Compound Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Compound Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Standard Compound, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Enhanced Compound, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Compound, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Reinforced Compound, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market, By 3D Printing Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Prototyping, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Functional Parts, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Tooling, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Custom Manufacturing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market, By Thermal Properties |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By High Temperature, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Moderate Temperature, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Temperature, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Varied, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market, By Mechanical Properties |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By High Strength, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By High Durability, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Enhanced Flexibility, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By High Impact Resistance, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market, By Target Industry |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.5 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of 3D printing technology in key industries in China |
8.2 Research and development investment in polypropylene compounds for 3D printing |
8.3 Number of patents filed related to polypropylene compounds in 3D printing applications |
9 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Compound Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By 3D Printing Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Thermal Properties, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Mechanical Properties, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Target Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Polypropylene Compounds 3D Printing Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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