United Kingdom 3D Printing Technology Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Printing Type (Desktop 3D Printer, Industrial 3D Printer), By Material (Metal, Polymer, and Ceramics), By End User (Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, Architecture and Construction, Consumer Products, Education, and Others), and United Kingdom 3D Printing Technology Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom 3D Printing Technology Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom 3D Printing Technology Market Size was estimated at USD 1,550.23 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 23.02% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom 3D Printing Technology Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 15,142.67 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The United Kingdom 3D Printing Technology Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 15,142.67 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 23.02% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by significant advances in technology, widespread use in sectors like healthcare and automobiles, increasing government backing and support, and an increasing demand for specific products with efficient methods of manufacturing.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom 3D printing technology market refers to the business focused on the production and application of 3D printing hardware, software, materials, and services used to create tangible objects through additive manufacturing in the main areas of focus. Many sectors find 3D printing useful because it allows for the construction of complicated geometries, eliminates waste, and provides design freedom. While 3D printing adds material to build, other conventional methods remove material. This capability sets 3D printing technology apart from more antiquated, conventional techniques. The finished part is formed by fusing several thin layers that the 3D printer produces, each of which is a cross-section of the finished item. Furthermore, the government supports the market of 3D printing technology, such as the UK government awarded £14 million in funding to support innovative manufacturing technologies, including record-scale 3D printing and AI-driven steelmaking. The funding, part of the Sustainable Smart Factory Competition, aims to boost energy efficiency, productivity, and sustainability across key industries, influencing and highlighting the market expansion.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom 3D printing technology market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom 3D printing technology market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom 3D printing technology market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom 3D printing technology is majorly influenced by the desire for online 3D printing in simulation due to digitalization and the increasing acceptance of modern technologies such as Industry 4.0, or intelligent manufacturing, machine learning, and robots. Concurrently, the United Kingdom is known for its premium and highly proficient healthcare services, which contributed to the market expansion. Here, 3D printing is thought to be crucial in the medical industry for creating customized medical equipment, and creating patient-specific prosthetic arms and legs, which revolutionary variable that accelerates market expansion. The rapid growth of printing technology in the production of tissues and organs offers prospects for breakthroughs in transplantation and medical research. Continued advancements in 3D printing software, materials, and technologies are increasing the breadth of applications, lowering costs, and improving print quality.

Restraining Factors

3D printing technology's broad use and adoption are constrained by several factors include limited materials and part sizes, printing speed, and high beginning prices. Furthermore, its application in different industries may be hampered by worries regarding additional processing requires, security, and recycling potential.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom 3D printing technology market share is classified into printing type, material, and end user.

• The industrial 3D printer segment held the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom 3D printing technology market is divided by printing type into desktop 3D printer, and industrial 3D printer. Among these, the industrial 3D printer segment held the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The widespread adoption of industrial printers in heavy industries, including automotive, electronics, aerospace and defense, and healthcare, is responsible for the high percentage of industrial 3D printers. Among these industry sectors, some of the most prevalent industrial applications include tooling, designing, and prototyping.

• The polymer segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom 3D printing technology market is segmented by material into metal, polymer, and ceramics. Among these, the polymer segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. This is because of the rising use of portable, lightweight desktop 3D printers in the consumer goods, healthcare, and education sectors. Further, segment growth is aided by the increasing use of polymer printing materials and technology to produce products with excellent mechanical qualities, smooth surfaces, and high precision.

• The healthcare segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom 3D printing technology market is segmented by end user into automotive, aerospace and defense, healthcare, architecture and construction, consumer products, education, and others. Among these, the healthcare segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. This is because the healthcare industry's adoption of additive manufacturing technology contributes to the development of artificial muscles and tissues that closely resemble natural human tissues and can be utilized in replacement procedures.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom 3D printing technology market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Wayland Additive
• Renishaw
• Axial3D
• HEXR
• TDL Mould
• Materialise UK
• Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT)
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In May 2025, TCT 3Sixty 2025, the UK's leading industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing event, held at the NEC Birmingham on June 4-5, 2025. The event showcased cutting-edge technology, including machines, materials, software, and service providers, allowing attendees to gain a 360-degree understanding of the potential of additive manufacturing.

• In May 2024, the Factory of the Future 1.0 made waves as the world’s largest polymer 3D printer, developed by the University of Maine. This next-generation machine is designed to revolutionize sustainable manufacturing across industries like housing, defense, and renewable energy. This massive printer produced objects up to 96 feet long, 32 feet wide, and 18 feet high, with an impressive output rate of 500 pounds per hour. It integrated multiple advanced manufacturing processes, including subtractive manufacturing, continuous tape layup, and robotic arm operations, making it a game-changer in large-scale additive manufacturing.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom 3D printing technology market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom 3D Printing Technology Market, By Printing Type

• Desktop 3D Printer
• Industrial 3D Printer

United Kingdom 3D Printing Technology Market, By Material

• Metal
• Polymer
• Ceramics

United Kingdom 3D Printing Technology Market, By End User

• Automotive
• Aerospace and Defense
• Healthcare
• Architecture and Construction
• Consumer Products
• Education
• Others