Market Trends of Food 3D Printing Industry
Rising Consumer Demand for Customized Food Products
Rising consumer demand for customized and personalized food products is boosting the demand for 3D printers. Manufacturers are launching innovative 3D food printers for indulgence applications, such as chocolates, confectioneries, and pancakes, leading to an increased demand for 3D food printers at commercial and domestic levels globally. The market demand for mass customization is increasing, with manufacturers innovating different shapes, colors, flavors, nutrition, and textures. This customization is mainly done on food products like coffee, hamburgers, ice creams, cakes, biscuits, and confectionery. Technology is also one of the driving forces behind the 3D food printing market.
North America Holds the Largest Market Share
North America dominates the market due to the consumers' rapid adoption of 3D printing technology and its implementation in the daily food-making procedure. The huge market for confectioneries and bakery products, such as candies, chocolates, pizzas, and burgers, in North America and the increased demand for customized food products from the region make the region the largest market for 3D food printing technology. To promote 3D printing activities in the region, local governments are focusing on introducing programs that support 3D-printed food in the market.
For instance, in May 2022, the US federal government, with support from ASTRO (Applied Science & Technology Research Organization), initiated an AM Forward program that encourages and supports 3D food printing across small and medium-sized enterprises across the United States. With increasing exposure to the technological advancements of 3D printing in the food industry, the demand for incorporating 3D printing is expected to grow in the region.
