K-12 Makerspace Materials Market Report 2026

The K-12 makerspace materials market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.1 billion in 2025 to $1.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing emphasis on experiential learning methods, expansion of stem education initiatives, rising availability of maker education programs, growing school investments in innovation labs, increased focus on creativity-driven curricula.

The K-12 makerspace materials market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.63 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of coding and robotics education, rising demand for sustainable classroom materials, expansion of makerspaces in public schools, growing integration of 3d printing in education, increasing focus on future-ready skills. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of stem and robotics kits, growing focus on hands-on experiential learning, expansion of sustainable and reusable materials, rising integration of digital fabrication tools, enhanced emphasis on collaborative learning spaces.

The growing demand for online education is expected to drive the K-12 makerspace materials market. Online education involves delivering educational content and instruction through the internet. The increasing demand for online education is due to its flexibility, accessibility, and high-quality remote learning options, spurred by technological advancements and evolving educational needs. Makerspace materials complement online education by offering students hands-on learning experiences, fostering creativity and innovation, encouraging collaboration, and equipping them for success in an increasingly digital and technology-oriented world. For example, in January 2024, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported that in 2023, 30% of EU internet users aged 16 to 74 participated in an online course or used online learning resources within three months, reflecting a 2-percentage point increase from 2022, when the figure was 28%. Thus, the rising demand for online education is fueling growth in the K-12 makerspace materials market.

Key companies in the K-12 makerspace materials market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as AI-based curricula, to enhance STEM education and cultivate student innovation. AI-based curricula utilize AI algorithms and tools to personalize instruction, adapt to individual student needs, provide real-time feedback, and optimize learning outcomes. For instance, Kinderlab Robotics, a US-based company offering K-12 makerspace materials, launched Thinking with KIBO in September 2023, an AI curriculum designed for young learners. The curriculum aims to help students in grades 1-3 understand that AI is a tool created by people, AI systems make decisions based on input and rules, AI does not think such as humans and is not alive, and AI can assist people in solving complex problems. This curriculum encourages critical thinking about the societal implications of AI tools by elucidating how AI works through interactive exercises featuring the KIBO robot.

In March 2025, zSpace Inc., a US-based provider of AR and VR hardware and immersive STEM learning tools, acquired BlocksCAD, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, zSpace aims to strengthen its K-12 makerspace offerings by incorporating BlocksCAD’s 3D design and modeling platform and expanding its range of hands-on STEM learning tools. BlocksCAD Inc., based in the US, provides browser-based 3D design and modeling software used in K-12 STEM and makerspace education.

Major companies operating in the K-12 makerspace materials market are Autodesk Inc., Follett Corp., Crayola LLC, Stratasys Ltd., Lakeshore Learning Materials, Makerbot Industries LLC, Hand2Mind, Makeblock Co. Ltd., Innovation First International Inc., Ozobot, SparkFun, Pitsco Inc., Sphero Inc., Osmo, Wonder Workshop Inc., Eduporium inc., Sakura, Kano Technology, FableVision Inc., Prisma Colour Ltd., LEGO Group, BirdBrain Technologies LLC, Engino Ltd., Makey Makey LLC, Thames & Kosmos LLC

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the K-12 makerspace materials market in 2025. The regions covered in the K-12 makerspace materials market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the K-12 makerspace materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The K-12 makerspace materials market consists of sales of STEM learning kits, coding and programming kits, safety gear, programming tools and curriculum materials. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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