The global 3D concrete printing market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 20.9% during the forecast period. 3D concrete printing is referred to the construction process in which the structures are formed layer-by-layer from high-performance concrete and additives. The concrete is emitted from the nozzle of the 3D printer which creates the desired structure based on the design made on the designing software. Automated and semi-automated machines are being integrated into the production line of the structure, in order to implement more effective 3D concrete structures. The market is mainly driven by the need for novel, sustainable, environmentally-friendly, and smart housing solutions. Additionally, the efficient use of raw materials with minimal labour requirement contributes to the increasing demand for 3D concrete printing technology in the construction industry. Moreover, the construction process becomes faster with the 3D concrete printing technology, and hence it reduces the overall cost of the construction project, which in turn, increases the demand for 3D concrete printing technology in emerging economies.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global 3D Concrete Printing Market

COVID-19 pandemic harshly influenced the global economic growth and resulted in shut down of the transportation sector, industries, and others. Governments of different region implemented strict lockdown and social distancing worldwide to control the spread of disease. The biggest challenge that the pharmaceutical industry faced was the lack of medical and basic supplies during the emergency. As a result strong IT-driven manufacturing technology was highly needed to cope with the demands of medical and basic emergency supplies. 3D printing (3DP) enabled the manufacturers to fulfill the deficiencies of healthcare equipment for medical professionals and patients including 3D printed PLA biodegradable mask filters, respiratory protective equipment, 3D bioprinted tissue models, and medical face shields.

Segmental Outlook 

The global 3D concrete printing market is segmented based on the offering, technology, and end users. Based on the offering, the market is segmented into printing services, software, and materials. Based on technology, the market is sub-segmented into the extrusion-based, powder-based. Further, on the basis of end users, the market is sub-segmented into architecture, industrial, agriculture, domestic, and others. Among the technology segment, the extrusion-based sub-segment is expected to cater considerable growth over the forecast period, due to its capability of producing complex geometrical structures used in large-scale building components.

Global 3D Concrete Printing Market Share by Technology, 2021 (%)

The Extrusion-Based Technology is anticipated to Hold Prominent Share in the Global 3D Concrete Printing Market

Among technology, the extrusion-based segment holds the largest market share in the 3D concrete printing market. This can be attributed to its capability of producing complex geometrical structures used in large-scale building components. Extrusion 3D printing can also be called as Fused Deposition Modelling, is one of the additive manufacturing techniques used for prototyping, modeling, and production applications. The extrusion-based method is majorly used for on-site construction and in recent time, the extrusion-based technique has become the most broadly employed 3D concrete printing technique for buildings and infrastructure.

Regional Outlooks

The global 3D Concrete Printing market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).  Among these, the North America regional market is expected to cater considerable growth over the forecast period, owing to the rapid urbanization and industrialization in the construction industry.

Global 3D Concrete Printing Market Growth, by Region 2022-2028

The North American Region is expected to Hold Prominent Share in the Global 3D Concrete Printing Market

North America holds a dominant position in the global 3D concrete printing market, followed by Asia Pacific and Europe. This is mainly owing to the rapid urbanization and industrialization in the construction industry in the region. The U.S. and Canada are the leading countries that are primarily involved in the development of innovative manufacturing goods across the globe. For instance, Robotics start-up Diamond Age, raised $50 million in a Series A funding round to speed up the development of its robotic 3D printing construction system. The firm is looking to leverage 3D printing and automated robotics to offset more than half of the manual labour required to build a new home, and cut construction cycle times from nine months to 30 days.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global 3D concrete printing market include 3D Printhuset, Acciona, S.A, Apis Cor, Contour Crafting Corp., Foster + Partners Group Ltd., and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in 2022, Graphene Flagship partner Versarien announced the launch of its 3D-printed lifestyle pods, designed with sustainability and innovation. Versarien specialises in advanced engineering materials, and provides graphene-enhanced concrete, trademarked as Cementene.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2021 and forecast to 2028.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global 3D concrete printing market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.