| Product Code: ETC11539666 | 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 |
Japan's import shipments of 3D printing polymers in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporters such as South Korea, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Province of China, and the USA. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained at a high level, indicating a relatively concentrated market. However, the industry experienced a slight decline in the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024, with a negative rate of -0.94%. Additionally, the growth rate for 2023-2024 showed a notable decrease of -8.5%, reflecting potential challenges or shifts within the market.

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 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Polymer Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Technological advancements in 3D printing processes and materials |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of 3D printing across various industries in Japan |
4.2.3 Growing demand for customized and complex products in industries like automotive, healthcare, and aerospace |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with 3D printing technology |
4.3.2 Limited availability of high-quality and cost-effective 3D printing polymers in the market |
4.3.3 Concerns regarding the strength and durability of 3D printed polymer products |
5 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Trends |
6 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market, By Polymer Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymer Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoplastics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Elastomers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Resins, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Prototyping, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Production, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Tooling, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market, By Form |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Filament, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market, By End User |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Products, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Rate of adoption of 3D printing technology in Japan |
8.2 Number of new applications and industries utilizing 3D printing polymers |
8.3 Research and development investments in enhancing the properties of 3D printing polymers |
9 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Polymer Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan 3D Printing Polymers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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