(ECNS) -- China's exports of industrial metal 3D printers jumped 76% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, driven by demand from aerospace, medical and automotive sectors, industry data show.
The machines, which use lasers to fuse metal powder into high‑end components, sell for 5–6 million yuan ($744,000–$893,000) for mid‑sized models and up to 30 million yuan for large systems.
Orders at a Suzhou‑based manufacturer tripled, with overseas sales making up nearly 60% of total.
The global metal 3D printing market was estimated at about $5.4 billion in 2025, up 15.9% from a year earlier, with aerospace remaining the largest application segment and contributing 35% of global revenue, followed by medical and automotive sectors, according to industry estimates.
Chinese firms are shifting from standalone equipment to integrated packages including hardware, software and services. Exports have grown fastest in Asia and Europe, supported by China's complete supply chain and shorter delivery times.
Analysts expect annual growth above 10%, with new applications in consumer electronics and humanoid robotics.
(By Zhang Dongfang)
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