【脱水研报】3D打印Labubu引爆消费级3D打印市场关注

Core Viewpoint - The market perceives the consumer-grade 3D printing sector as having limited growth potential and low barriers to entry, leading to insufficient investment value. However, a thorough analysis of the industry chain reveals significant growth opportunities driven by factors such as exports to Europe and the U.S. and the influence of trendy toys, with the market expected to reach approximately $50 billion by 2028, reflecting a CAGR of 19% [2][17]. Industry Overview - Consumer-grade 3D printers are designed for individual users and small businesses, characterized by ease of use and relatively low costs, also referred to as desktop or entry-level 3D printers [3]. - The consumer-grade 3D printing equipment represents a typical case of high-end industrial technology being adapted for consumer market applications [6]. Market Dynamics - The synergy between trendy toys and 3D printing is expected to enhance both sectors: 3D printing will enable better realization of creative ideas in trendy products, while the popularity of trendy IPs will boost the demand for consumer-grade 3D printers, with a new economic model for 3D printing farms anticipated to emerge in China starting in 2024 [10][11]. - The demand for desktop 3D printing equipment is rapidly increasing due to the innovative culture in Europe and the U.S., alongside the "maker movement," which promotes the widespread application of these devices and a high willingness to pay for exploration of interests and technologies [13][15]. Market Size and Growth Projections - The global consumer-grade 3D printer market reached $2.503 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $7.1 billion by 2028, corresponding to a market space of approximately 500 billion RMB, with a compound annual growth rate of 19% [17][18].