The size of the global 3D concrete printing market is expected to be worth USD 80.73 billion by 2029 from USD 3.77 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 84.6% from 2024 to 2029.
The concrete industry is witnessing an increased focus on reducing carbon dioxide emissions and has set the target of achieving net zero by 2050. However, it is not on course to attain this goal and this is because of the extensive consumption of concrete in infrastructure building and urbanization. Also, this large proportion of usage needs materials with lasting endurance and particular qualities. Consequently, the 3D Concrete Printing Market experienced considerable growth by providing a unique construction method which provides the building of complicated and personalised structures. The market got the necessary boost owing to the benefits it offers like the capability to make innovative designs with complex details, lower wastage of materials and swift construction period.
In the United States, the 3D concrete printing is still in its beginning stage with the initial occupancy of 3D-printed house revealed in December 2021, but California, on the other hand, will soon have the nation’s foremost neighbourhood comprising of 3DP structures. Moreover, several governments around the world are pushing for the construction of buildings in such a way as to advance towards net zero emissions. This is being pushed to be more energy efficient by generating its own electricity by solar photovoltaic for its wide variety of digital technologies.
The rising demand for rapid building methods and lower labour expenses, quick manufacturing and complex designs are further significantly contributing to the global market growth. This technology encourages sustained livability via decreased waste and incorporates sophisticated materials to improve structural longevity. According to a study, it was concluded that 3D concrete printing (3DCP) has a considerable advantage based on cost, with the ability to preserve about 78 per cent and 60 per cent of the expenses related to traditional construction approaches and labour, respectively. In addition, 3DCP uses less water than conventional building processes, with a water consumption decline of 20 per cent. Furthermore, it was discovered that 3DCP is on course to mitigate worldwide energy usage by 5 per cent by the year 2025. Despite the 3DCP carries a reduced climate change effect, there is still way ahead and work remains to be executed to enhance its durability and strength.
The technology of 3D concrete printing is highly essential because of the accurate construction methods and substantial decrease in labour expenses. The market benefits from the constant, automatic construction of complicated structures or designs which improves both the quality and speed of building projects. The global market also plays a crucial role in attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fuelling the demand for 3D printable concrete. This market can help in eliminating poverty in every type and location, ensuring optimal health and wellness, setting up approachable and equal quality learning, clean water and salination, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, institute strong infrastructure and encourage industrialization and others.
However, there is an absence of automated and inline examination approaches customised particularly for measuring the new properties of printing concrete at the constriction location even when major countries and companies have started to use automation and robotics in this field. This unavailability of automatic workflow results in a dependence on physical labour for important aspects of 3DCP, hence impeding the complete automation ability of this technology. In sharp opposition to other 3D printing technologies in several sectors, the concrete properties engaged in 3D printing of cementitious materials are extremely doubtful and tough to control. The quality of freshly produced concrete is quickly impacted by small modifications in the humidity, temperature or mix composition. Therefore, all these factors significantly affect the growth of the 3D Concrete Printing Market.
The 3D concrete printing market could benefit from the development of a portable instrument or system by incorporating sensors along with the printer to robotize several evaluations of concrete like tensile strength, shear, compressive and penetrometer tests. This sensor-printer integrating instrument could be utilised as a multipurpose tool, going past the printed concrete’s automated penetrometer testing. Moreover, a major characteristic of this device is its flexibility, providing consumers to change among various modes of testing easily. Also, it has multiple applications and advantages of utilising this device including Uniaxial unconfined comprehensive strength testing (UUCT) which can be performed by substituting a penetrometer with plates, squeeze flow test, shear strength testing, interlayer bond, tensile strength of concrete, slow penetration test and dual testing. When put against traditional commercial machines, these automated tests provide special benefits.
The 3D concrete printing market expansion is being challenged by the economic & financial, technical, social & environmental, regulatory & policy limitations and institutional & administrative challenges. It involves considerable capital investment because of the necessity for fresh infrastructure and equipment. Moreover, the bigger the printed structure higher the total cost, so its size is an important aspect for industry players. Apart from this, 3 DCP projects are encountered with constraints about their efficiency, speed of building (printing) and size. Besides this, owing to the offsetting tie between the several cement builders and groups which impacts the rheological qualities, together with the uniformity of these materials and the healing process for 3DCP procedures. Additionally, the corrosive nature of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) can result in impairment to the printing device in the long term and involve expensive maintenance costs.
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REPORT METRIC |
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Market Size Available |
2023 to 2029 |
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Base Year |
2023 |
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Forecast Period |
2024 to 2029 |
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CAGR |
84.6% |
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Segments Covered |
By Product, Concrete Type, Printing Type, End Use and Region |
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Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional and Country Level Analysis; Segment-Level Analysis; DROC; PESTLE Analysis; Porter’s Five Forces Analysis; Competitive Landscape; Analyst Overview of Investment Opportunities |
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Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
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Market Leaders Profiled |
Yingchuang Building Technique Co. Ltd., Apis Cor, XtreeE, COBOD International A/S, Universe Architecture, CyBe Construction B.V., Skanska AB, DUS Architects, Sika AG, Foster + Partners, Holcim Ltd and Heidelbergcement AG |
The walls segment is anticipated to dominate the 3D concrete printing market over the forecast period. This type is transforming building construction by enabling for the quick development of complicated, personalised wall designs. This technique considerably decreases building period and material wastage against those of conventional construction methods. Furthermore, 3D printed walls could integrate innovative architectural characteristics and complex designs which improves aesthetic and operational factors of buildings.
The ready-mix segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period in the global market. It is the most frequently utilised form in this industry because of its steady quality and simplicity in using. This concrete is pre-blended at a plant as per the accurate terms and thereafter transported to the construction location, ensuring consistency and lowering on-site worker requirements. Further, it is suitable for 3D printing as it offers dependable performance, ideal fluidity, and rapid setting periods, important for building firm and strong structures slice by slice.
The gantry system segment is expected to account for the largest share of the 3D printable concrete market. The segment’s significant lies in its capability to considerably speed up the building process, improves protection by mitigating the requirement for labours at large heights, furnishing accurate control over segment positioning, and adjust to several bridge designs and difficult landscapes, establishing it as crucial for building wide span bridges, uplifted highways and viaducts. In addition, it is observed that gantry printers are more appropriate for mass-scale printing as few of their configurations have the potential to make buildings which are practically endless in size.
The residential building segment is estimated to showcase an impressive CAGR in the 3D concrete printing market during the forecast period. The dominance of the residential building segment is primarily attributed to the increase in demand for cost-effective and quickly built homes. 3D concrete printing technology provides an innovative benefit in constructing houses productively with reduced labour expenses. Falling in line with global shifts to sustainable and affordable solutions for construction. Moreover, this technology’s capability to personalise designs and its lower ecological effect also renders it very attractive for building residential structures, resulting in its rising adoption in development of individual and multifamily houses.
North America has exhibited remarkable rise in this unique domain, especially in addressing issues associated with final quality and technical competence. With current breakthroughs in technology and measures to solve these obstructions, the regional market is predicted to witness swift expansion during the forecast period. The U.S. is expected to lead the 3D concrete printing market in the North American region followed by Canada in the coming future.
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to grab a significant share of the global market during the forecast period. This regional market share and presence can be greatly credited to the comprehensive potential available under the construction industry throughout the APAC area. The region's construction sector has experienced notable growth, influencing the deployment of 3D printing technologies in these applications.
Yingchuang Building Technique Co. Ltd., Apis Cor, XtreeE, COBOD International A/S, Universe Architecture, CyBe Construction B.V., Skanska AB, DUS Architects, Sika AG, Foster + Partners, Holcim Ltd and Heidelbergcement AG are a few of the notable players in the global 3D concrete printing market.
By Product Type
By Concrete Type
By Printing Type
By End-Use
By Region
Frequently Asked Questions
The size of the global 3D concrete printing market was valued at USD 2.04 billion in 2023.
The global 3D concrete printing market is likely to register a CAGR of 84.6% from 2024 to 2029.
North America accounted for the leading share of the globla market in 2023.
Companies that play a notable role in the global 3D concrete printing market include Yingchuang Building Technique Co. Ltd., Apis Cor, XtreeE, COBOD International A/S, Universe Architecture, CyBe Construction B.V., Skanska AB, DUS Architects, Sika AG, Foster + Partners, Holcim Ltd and Heidelbergcement AG.
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