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3D Printing Gases Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Argon, Nitrogen, Gas Mixtures), By End-use (Design & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer Products), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

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  • 100 Pages
  • January 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 6052187
The global 3D printing gases market size is anticipated to reach USD 87.56 million by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2030. The aerospace and defense sectors are among the primary drivers of the market, leveraging 3D printing to produce lightweight and high-performance components. These industries demand strict compliance with quality and safety standards, making high-purity gases indispensable in ensuring the integrity of printed parts. Additive manufacturing processes such as selective laser sintering (SLS) and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) heavily rely on inert gases like argon and nitrogen to prevent material degradation and achieve superior surface finishes. The growing need for cost-effective and time-efficient production methods in aerospace and defense further propels the demand for 3D printing gases.

In the automotive sector, the use of 3D printing for prototyping, tooling, and the production of lightweight, customized components has expanded significantly. Automotive manufacturers increasingly adopt additive manufacturing to improve fuel efficiency, reduce material waste, and enable rapid innovation. The application of gases in the sintering and finishing processes ensures high-quality outputs, while their use in post-processing enhances the strength and durability of components. The growing emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) and the production of innovative battery and drivetrain components are also contributing to the demand for 3D printing gases.

The healthcare industry is a major contributor to market growth. The production of patient-specific implants, prosthetics, and medical devices relies on additive manufacturing technologies that require high-purity gases for optimal functionality and sterility. Advancements in bioprinting and regenerative medicine, which involve the creation of tissue scaffolds and organ models, are further driving the use of specialized gases in healthcare applications. The healthcare sector's growing need for precision, customization, and reduced lead times is expected to sustain the demand for 3D printing gases.

The consumer goods and electronics industries are increasingly adopting 3D printing for innovative product designs and rapid prototyping. High-purity gases are essential for maintaining the quality and reliability of printed parts, especially in the production of intricate electronic components. Expanding research and development activities in advanced manufacturing technologies have fostered innovative gas solutions, including tailored mixtures and delivery systems, to meet specific application requirements.

3D Printing Gases Market Report Highlights

  • The gas mixtures segment held the largest revenue share of over 40.6% in 2024, driven by the increasing need for specialized gas combinations to optimize additive manufacturing processes across various industries
  • Design and manufacturing held the largest revenue share of over 37.0% in 2024. The increasing focus on cost efficiency, customization, and faster time-to-market in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods is accelerating the demand for 3D printing gases in this segment
  • The Asia Pacific market held the highest revenue market share of 55.89% in 2024, driven by the region's rapid industrialization and increasing adoption of additive manufacturing across industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods
  • Key industry participants include Air Liquide, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Airgas Inc., BASF SE, Iceblick Ltd., Iwatani Corporation, Linde PLC, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., Messer Group, Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, Praxair Inc., SOL Group, The Linde Group, Universal Industrial Gases

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Information Analysis
1.3.2. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.3.3. Data Validation & Publishing
1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Global 3D Printing Gases Market Outlook
3.2. Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Material Outlook
3.2.2. Manufacturing/Technology Outlook
3.2.3. Sales Channel Analysis
3.3. Price Trend Analysis
3.3.1. Factors Influencing Prices
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.4.1. Standards & Compliances
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Market Challenges Analysis
3.5.4. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.6.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.6.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.6.3. Threat of Substitution
3.6.4. Threat of New Entrants
3.6.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.7. PESTLE Analysis
3.7.1. Political
3.7.2. Economic
3.7.3. Social Landscape
3.7.4. Technology
3.7.5. Environmental
3.7.6. Legal
Chapter 4. 3D Printing Gases Market: Supplier Portfolio Analysis
4.1. List of Raw Material Suppliers
4.2. Portfolio Analysis/Kraljic Matrix
4.3. Engagement Model
4.4. List of Raw Material Suppliers
4.5. Negotiating Strategies
4.6. Sourcing Best Practices
Chapter 5. 3D Printing Gases Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. 3D Printing Gases Market: Resin Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
5.2. Argon
5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3. Nitrogen
5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4. Gas Mixtures
5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. 3D Printing Gases Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. 3D Printing Gases Market: Resin Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
6.2. Design and Manufacturing
6.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3. Healthcare
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4. Consumer Products
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5. Others
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. 3D Printing Gases Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Regional Analysis, 2024 & 2030
7.2. North America
7.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.3. U.S.
7.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4. Canada
7.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.5. Mexico
7.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3. Europe
7.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.3. Germany
7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4. UK
7.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.5. France
7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.6. Italy
7.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.7. Spain
7.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4. Asia Pacific
7.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.3. China
7.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4. India
7.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.5. Japan
7.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5. Latin America
7.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.3. Brazil
7.5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4. Argentina
7.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6. Middle East & Africa
7.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.3. Saudi Arabia
7.6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4. South Africa
7.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
8.1. Recent Developments by Key Market Participants
8.2. Company Categorization
8.3. Company Market Positioning Analysis, 2024
8.4. Vendor Landscape
8.4.1. List of Key Distributors & Channel Partners
8.4.2. List of End Use
8.5. Strategy Mapping
8.6. Company Profiles/Listing
8.6.1. Air Liquide
8.6.1.1. Company Overview
8.6.1.2. Financial Performance
8.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.2. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
8.6.2.1. Company Overview
8.6.2.2. Financial Performance
8.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.3. Airgas Inc.
8.6.3.1. Company Overview
8.6.3.2. Financial Performance
8.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.4. BASF
8.6.4.1. Company Overview
8.6.4.2. Financial Performance
8.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.5. Iceblick Ltd.
8.6.5.1. Company Overview
8.6.5.2. Financial Performance
8.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.6. Iwatani Corporation
8.6.6.1. Company Overview
8.6.6.2. Financial Performance
8.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.7. Linde PLC
8.6.7.1. Company Overview
8.6.7.2. Financial Performance
8.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.8. Matheson Tri-Gas Inc.
8.6.8.1. Company Overview
8.6.8.2. Financial Performance
8.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.9. Messer Group
8.6.9.1. Company Overview
8.6.9.2. Financial Performance
8.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.10. Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation
8.6.10.1. Company Overview
8.6.10.2. Financial Performance
8.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.11. Praxair Inc
8.6.11.1. Company Overview
8.6.11.2. Financial Performance
8.6.11.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.12. SOL Group
8.6.12.1. Company Overview
8.6.12.2. Financial Performance
8.6.12.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.13. The Linde Group
8.6.13.1. Company Overview
8.6.13.2. Financial Performance
8.6.13.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.14. Universal Industrial Gases
8.6.14.1. Company Overview
8.6.14.2. Financial Performance
8.6.14.3. Product Benchmarking
List of Tables
Table 1 3D Printing gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 2 Argon 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 3 Nitrogen 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 4 Gas Mixtures 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 5 Design and Manufacturing 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 6 Healthcare 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 7 Consumer Products 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 8 Others 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 9 North America 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 10 North America 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 11 U.S. 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 12 U.S. 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 13 Canada 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 14 Canada 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 15 Mexico 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 16 Mexico 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 17 Europe 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 18 Europe 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 19 Germany 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 20 Germany 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 21 UK 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 22 UK 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 23 France 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 24 France 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 25 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 26 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 27 China 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 28 China 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 29 India 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 30 India 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 31 India 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 32 Japan 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 33 Japan 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 34 Latin America 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 35 Latin America 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by End-use, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 36 Brazil 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 37 Brazil 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 38 Argentina 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 39 Argentina 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 40 Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 41 Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 42 Saudi Arabia 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Table 43 South Africa 3D Printing Gases market estimates & forecasts by Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
List of Figures
Fig. 1 Market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Data analysis models
Fig. 4 Market formulation and validation
Fig. 5 Data validating & publishing
Fig. 6 Market snapshot
Fig. 7 Segmental outlook -Application
Fig. 8 Competitive Outlook
Fig. 9 3D Printing Gases market outlook, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Fig. 10 Value chain analysis
Fig. 11 Market dynamics
Fig. 12 Porter’s Analysis
Fig. 13 PESTEL Analysis
Fig. 14 3D Printing Gases market, by Application: Key takeaways
Fig. 15 3D Printing Gases market, by Application: Market share, 2024 & 2030
Fig. 16 3D Printing Gases market: Regional analysis, 2024
Fig. 17 3D Printing Gases market, by region: Key takeaways

Companies Mentioned

  • Air Liquide
  • Air Products and Chemicals, INC.
  • Airgas Inc.
  • BASF SE
  • Iceblick Ltd.
  • Iwatani Corporation
  • Linde PLC
  • Matheson Tri-Gas Inc.
  • Messer Group
  • Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation
  • Praxair Inc.
  • SOL Group
  • The Linde Group
  • Universal Industrial Gases

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