Tariff Fears Grew 3D Printer Sales
Tariff Fears Grew 3D Printer Sales
Shipments of lower cost 3D printers grew amid tariff fears during the first quarter of 2025.
According to the latest analysis by global market intelligence firm CONTEXT, amid looming tariff wars, unstable market conditions, persistent inflation, and high interest rates two divergent trends emerged in the global 3D printer market in the first quarter of 2025.
While the entry-level class (<$2,500) enjoyed a significant surge in shipments [22 percent increase year-on-year (YoY)] mainly because of consumer and channel partner demand, the industrial ($100,000+) and midrange ($20,000–$100,000) sectors continued to face headwinds in Q1 2025. The result was system revenues grew by only 5 percent YoY.
“While the immediate forecast is challenging, there remains strong underlying pent-up demand, particularly for Industrial systems,” explained Chris Connery, vice president of global analysis at CONTEXT in a July press release. “The industry is poised to rebound once macroeconomic conditions improve. We expect a gradual recovery to begin in 2026 as interest rates fall and stimulate renewed capital spending.”
While the entry-level class (<$2,500) enjoyed a significant surge in shipments [22 percent increase year-on-year (YoY)] mainly because of consumer and channel partner demand, the industrial ($100,000+) and midrange ($20,000–$100,000) sectors continued to face headwinds in Q1 2025. The result was system revenues grew by only 5 percent YoY.
“While the immediate forecast is challenging, there remains strong underlying pent-up demand, particularly for Industrial systems,” explained Chris Connery, vice president of global analysis at CONTEXT in a July press release. “The industry is poised to rebound once macroeconomic conditions improve. We expect a gradual recovery to begin in 2026 as interest rates fall and stimulate renewed capital spending.”
Shipments of lower cost 3D printers grew amid tariff fears during the first quarter of 2025.
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