Global AM market grows 12% to $4.5BN in Q2

The global additive manufacturing market reached $4.5 billion in Q2 2026, up 12% year over year and from $4.4 billion in Q1, per Additive Manufacturing Research. Polymers accounted for $2.68 billion (+10.7%), metal $1.81 billion (+13.8%) and services $2.50 billion (+14%).

• Total AM market hit $4.5BN in Q2, up 12% year over year
• Polymer segment reached $2.68BN, growing about 10.7%
• Metal AM reached $1.81BN, growing about 13.8%
• Services revenue totaled $2.50BN, up about 14%