What is the market size of metal additive manufacturing | Industry Trends & Forecast 2025

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Publication Date: Nov 2025

What is the size of Metal Additive Manufacturing Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Metal Additive Manufacturing Market was valued at USD 4.9 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 13.5 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.40% during the forecast period (2025-2031).

The market is expanding due to growing demand for lightweight, customized metal components, broader adoption in aerospace, automotive, and healthcare industries, continuous improvements in additive manufacturing, and favorable government support for advanced manufacturing.

Key Growth Drivers of the Metal Additive Manufacturing Market

Increasing use of metal 3D printing in aerospace for lightweight and complex components
More cars are using it to quickly make prototypes and spare parts.
Increasing use in surgical tools and medical implants
Technological progress in laser-based and powder-bed fusion methods
More money is going into research and development for high-performance metal powders.
Rules and standards that help people use additive manufacturing

Metal Additive Manufacturing Market Trends

Metal Additive Manufacturing Market is witnessing major growth with notable trends such as rising adoption of laser powder-bed fusion and directed energy deposition techniques. The market is seeing increasing use in aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors for producing complex, lightweight parts.Integration with CAD and simulation software is accelerating. There is a shift toward using high-performance alloys like titanium, stainless steel, and nickel-based superalloys. Advancements in post-processing and surface finishing are improving component quality. Adoption of hybrid manufacturing combining additive and subtractive processes is emerging. The market is witnessing growing focus on cost reduction and faster production cycles.

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Emerging Developments in the Metal Additive Manufacturing Market

Metal Additive Manufacturing Market is evolving with innovations in high-strength, lightweight metal powders and alloys. There is additionally research and development going on for faster printing speeds and large-format metal printers. More service bureaus and on-demand printing facilities are opening. OEMs, research institutions, and technology providers are working together. More people are working on making metal powders that are good for the environment and can be recycled. The use of AI and machine learning to make processes better is moving forward. Putting more emphasis on quality assurance, certification, and standardization is making the market more credible.