The 3d mapping and modeling market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size for 3D mapping and modeling has seen swift growth. Its projected growth is from $7.89 billion in 2024 to $9.22 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%. The previous growth can be traced back to factors such as the development of urban and infrastructure environments, an increase in aerial and satellite imagery, expanded applications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), preservation of cultural heritage, and adoption in the entertainment and gaming industry, as well as precision agriculture.
The 3D Mapping And Modeling market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market size for 3D mapping and modeling is anticipated to experience swift expansion. It is projected to elevate to $18.83 billion by 2029, with an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5%.
This significant growth during the forecast period can be attributed to progress in computer graphics, enhanced data processing capabilities, the broadening of smart city initiatives, global advancements in e-commerce and logistics, and an increase in security and defense applications.The forecast period also expects trends such as the integration of lidar technology, drone-based 3D mapping, remote sensing technologies, the adoption of digital twin concept, big data analytics, and the use of open-source mapping tools.
The surge in 3D content availability is propelling the expansion of the 3D mapping and modeling market. By 3D content, we mean the manifestation of an item that is solid and has measurable dimensions in three distinct directions, usually height, length, and width. As the craving for 3D content intensifies, so will the appetite for 3D mapping and modeling, as it employs expert software to form a three-dimensional portrayal of an item. For example, The European Patent Office, stationed in Germany, revealed in September 2023 that the additive manufacturing market has experienced notable growth, with industry earnings touching USD 18 billion, or EUR 16.17 billion, in 2022, multiplying threefold. Forecasts for 3D printing suggest that this market might exceed USD 50 billion by 2028. Thus, the escalating accessibility of 3D content will steer the future course of the 3D mapping and modeling market.
The 3D mapping and modeling market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: 3D Mapping, 3D Modeling
2) By Component: Software Tools, Services
3) By Application: Projection Mapping, Maps And Navigation, Texture Mapping, Other Applications
4) By End User: Building And Construction, Healthcare, Automotive, Defense, Gaming And Application, Entertainment, Other End User
Subsegments:
1) By 3D Mapping: Geospatial Mapping, Urban Mapping, Aerial Mapping, Indoor Mapping
2) By 3D Modeling: Architectural Modeling, Product Modeling, Character Modeling, Landscape Modeling
The primary trend garnering attention in the 3D mapping and modeling market is technological innovation. Major players in this market are concentrating on the creation of advanced augmented reality (AR) solutions to solidify their standing. AR merges actual elements with virtual additions such as texts, images, and sounds in real-time. As an example, in April 2022, Nextech, a Canadian metaverse firm specializing in AR solutions, 3D models, and spatial mapping, unveiled its AR Spatial Mapping platform termed ARitize Maps. This all-inclusive tool for Metaverse creation and the first all-around Metaverse mapping solution caters to both individual and corporate needs. The recently introduced features of this application include AR mapping, localization, and a simple drag-and-drop functionality for AR content, offering navigation and the option to observe 3D models within a user-generated map.
Major companies operating in the 3D mapping and modeling market include:
• Vricon
• Airbus SE
• Autodesk Inc.
• Bentley Systems Inc.
• Trimble Inc.
• Intermap Technologies Corp.
• ESRI Inc.
• Cybercity 3D Inc.
• Topcon Positioning Systems Inc.
• Pixologic Inc.
• Alphabet Inc.
• Dassault Systèmes SE
• Adobe Inc.
• Pix4D SA
• Nemetschek Group
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Apple Inc.
• Mapbox Inc.
• Saab AB
• The Foundry Visionmongers Ltd.
• PTC Inc.
• Parrot Drone SAS
• Delair Group
• Artec Group
• Blue Marble Geographics
• ClearEdge3D Inc.
• DroneDeploy Inc.
• Eonite Perception Inc.
• Faro Technologies Inc.
• Verisk Analytics Inc.
North America was the largest region in the 3D mapping and modeling market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 3D mapping and modeling market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.