3D Food Printing Market (2023-2030)
is expected to reach $11.3 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 50.2%, during the forecast period 2023–2030.
- Published
- May 2023
- Pages
- 298
- Format
- PDF + Excel
- Report ID
- MRSE - 104294
- Base year
- 2022
- 2030 · FORECAST
- $11.30B
- 2030
- $11.30B
- CAGR 2023–2030
- 50.2%
2022 baseline · 2023–2030 forecast at 50.2% CAGR · hover a bar for the value
Key highlights
The Machines & Accessories Segment to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
The Layer-by-layer Segment to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
The Powder Binding Deposition Segment to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
The Powdered Ingredients Segment to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
The Restaurants Segment to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
North America to Be the Fastest-growing Regional Market
Report summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Estimated Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2023–2030 |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 11.30 billion |
| CAGR (2023–2030) | 50.2% |
| Format | PDF, Excel & Cloud Portal · 298 pages |
| Segments Covered | By Offering: Machines & Accessories, Software, Services · By Printing Method: Layer-by-layer, Mold-based · By Printing Technology: Extrusion Soft-materials Extrusion, Melting Extrusion, Hydrogel-forming Extrusion, Selective Laser Sintering, Liquid Binding, Selective Hot Air Sintering and Melting · By Ingredient Form: Pastes and Purees Dough, Puree, Jelly & Frosting, Mashed Fruits & Vegetables, Cheese, Other Pastes and Purees, Sugar, Chocolate Powder, Protein Powder, Flour, Other Powdered Ingredients · By End User: Restaurants QSR/Fast Food Restaurants, Casual Dining Restaurants, Cafes, Fine Dining/Gourmet Restaurants |
| Countries Covered | North America (Canada), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Australia & New Zealand, Malaysia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy) |
| Key Companies | Systems Corporation, BeeHex, LLC, Print4Taste GmbH, Changxing Shiyin Technology Co., Ltd. |
Report overview
Segments covered: offering, printing method, printing technology, ingredient form, end user. Regions: North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe.
The growth of the 3D food printing market is driven by the rising demand for gourmet food and the increasing use of 3D printing technology to produce plant-based meat alternatives and reduce food wastage.
However, the long processing times required to 3D print food products and the lack of flavor and texture compared to traditionally manufactured food products restrain the growth of this market. The growing demand for 3D food printing technology in the food & hospitality industries and increasing research initiatives to develop innovative 3D food printing models are expected to create market growth opportunities. However, limitations in ingredient processing and consumers’ higher preference for traditionally manufactured food products are major challenges for the players operating in the 3D food printing market.
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Market dynamics
1 factors across 1 forceIncreased Emphasis on Product Customization Across Industries
Increased product customization across industries is a major trend in the 3D printing space. Product customization is the process of delivering customized goods as per customers’ needs. Mass customization of food products through 3D printing technology is advantageous for the food & hospitality industries. 3D printing is the most efficient for the mass customization of products. For example, 3D food printing allows food industries to create customized dairy products such as cake icing, chocolate, and cheese. While conventional manufacturing techniques require multiple machine setups and product-specific post-processing tools, 3D food printing supports various complex geometries without the manufacturer incurring the additional costs of customizing a product. Also, the customization of products through 3D food printing enhances structural integrity and allows for complex changes as per customer requirements.
Moreover, different participants in this market prioritize tailoring products to individual preferences. For example, in January 2021, Sugar Lab introduced 3D-printed chocolate truffles and bonbons. Utilizing 3D printing technology, the company created and personalized these exquisite desserts. The range of customized offerings from the company extends to candies, cupcake decorations, cocktail garnishes, and pastry shells. The company aims to develop culinary innovations and customization using 3D printing technology to expand its offerings in the industry and cater to the growing consumer demand for customized food products. In November 2021, Redefine Meat commercially launched the world’s first whole customized cuts of New Meat in Rehovot, Israel, under the first-ever category of plant-based whole cuts that offer product quality comparable to high-quality animal meat.
Table of contents
13 chapters · 123 sections · 298 pages · click to expandSegmental analysis
| Segment | Largest share (2023) | Fastest growth (2023–2030) |
|---|---|---|
| By Offering | — | Machines & accessories |
| By Printing Method | — | — |
| By Printing Technology | — | Powder binding deposition |
| By Ingredient Form | — | Powdered ingredients |
| By End User | — | Restaurants |
By Offering
- The machines & accessories segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
- The growth of this segment is driven by the wide usage of 3D printing technology in food industries for personalized nutrition, automated cooking, and reduction in food wastage, among other applications.
By Printing Method
- The Layer-by-layer Segment to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
- The layer-by-layer segment is projected to register the higher CAGR during the forecast period due to the method’s wide usage in different applications, its ease of design, its ability to produce complex shapes, and the easy addition of specific ingredients selected as per customer preferences.
By Printing Technology
- The extrusion segment is further sub-segmented into soft-materials extrusion, melting extrusion, and hydrogel-forming extrusion.
- The powder binding deposition segment is further sub-segmented into selective laser sintering, liquid binding, and selective hot air sintering and melting.
- The powder binding deposition segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
- The growth of this segment is driven by various factors such as high production speed, automatic inclusion of support structures in layer fabrication, low-imaging specific energy, and complex 3D food fabrication.
By Ingredient Form
- The pastes and purees segment is further sub-segmented into dough, puree, jelly & frosting, mashed fruits & vegetables, cheese, and other pastes and purees.
- The powdered ingredients segment is further sub-segmented into sugar, chocolate powder, protein powder, flour, and other powdered ingredients.
- The powdered ingredients segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
- The growth of this segment is driven by the rising demand for powdered ingredients-based 3D printed food products such as customized chocolate products and plant-based protein products.
By End User
- The Restaurants Segment to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
- The restaurants segment is further sub-segmented into QSR/fast food restaurants, casual dining restaurants, cafes, and fine dining/gourmet restaurants.
- The restaurants segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
- The growth of this segment is driven by the rising demand for 3D-printed and customized foods in restaurants.
Geographic analysis
North America
Fastest growthNorth America is slated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the region’s technological progress in all aspects of food technology, rapidly rising awareness regarding 3D-printed and plant-based meat products, and rising demand for vegan alternatives. North America to Be the Fastest-growing Regional Market
Competitive landscape
- Systems Corporation
- BeeHex, LLC
- Print4Taste GmbH
- Changxing Shiyin Technology Co., Ltd.
Frequently asked questions
The 3D food printing market is projected to reach $11.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 50.2% during the forecast period
Cite this report
Meticulous Research. (2023). 3D Food Printing Market - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast (2023-2030) (Report No. MRSE - 104294). Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. https://www.meticulousresearch.com/product/3d-food-printing-market-4995