1.5 million、2million or 3.5million?

Let’s start with some data. According to publicly available figures, China exported a cumulative total of 5.03 million 3D printers in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 33.2%. The total export value also reached 11.354 billion yuan, up 39.1% year-on-year, surpassing the 10-billion-yuan mark for the first time.

Looking back to 2024, China’s 3D printer export volume was 3.778 million units, meaning that within a year, exports grew by over 1.25 million units.

China Made Has Occupied 90% of Market Share

Industry analysis indicates that out of every 10 3D printers sold globally, 9 are made in China. China has become the manufacturing and export hub for consumer-grade 3D printers worldwide.

Among these, who is the leader of “Made in China”? The answer is unquestionably: Bambu Lab.

How Many Units Did Bambu Lab Sell in 2024?

According to a report by Southern Metropolis Daily, Bambu Lab achieved revenues of 5.5 to 6 billion yuan in 2024, securing its position as the global sales champion in desktop 3D printing equipment for three consecutive years.

Statistics show that Bambu Lab’s shipment volume in 2024 was approximately 1.2 million units, accounting for 29% of the global market and firmly holding the top spot. Creality, in second place, shipped around 700,000 units, accounting for 16.9% of the market, while Anycubic and Snapmaker shipped 550,000 and 500,000 units, respectively.

2025, HOW?

Let’s make a few projections.

If we estimate Bambu Lab’s 2025 shipment volume based on a 29% market share, then out of China’s total export volume of 5.03 million units, Bambu Lab should have shipped approximately 1.45 million units.

However, in 2025, Bambu Lab was clearly not just maintaining the status quo. Instead, it launched several major new products, including the multifunctional H2D (integrating printing, engraving, die-cutting, and drawing), the multi-head H2C (supporting seven-color simultaneous printing), and the upgraded classic P2 series.

Each product has a clear target audience and significant technological highlights, making it evident that its sales would only increase further.

Therefore, we believe that Bambu Lab’s market share in 2025 likely exceeded 40%. Based on this proportion, its annual shipment volume would be approximately 2 million units.

How this figure be calculated?

An important clue comes from Bambu Lab’s official app—Bambu Handy. Most users download and use the app after purchasing a printer, making its download count a key indicator for estimating shipment volume.

According to data from app intelligence firm Appfigures, the cumulative downloads of Bambu Handy in 2025 are projected to reach 2 million. Over half of these downloads came from the United States, with Germany ranking second, and the remaining users distributed across more than 100 countries worldwide.

But does one download equal one machine?

Not necessarily. Many 3D printing farms or workshops might download the app only once to connect dozens or even hundreds of machines. Thus, 2 million units is likely still a conservative estimate.

Another Calculation Yields Even More Striking Figures

Let’s consider another comparison: If Bambu Lab’s actual shipment volume in 2024 was 1.2 million units, while Appfigures recorded only 700,000 downloads of Bambu Handy, this implies an average of about 1.7 machines per download. Extrapolating this ratio to 2025, 2 million downloads could correspond to an actual shipment volume of as high as 3.42 million units, potentially giving Bambu Lab a market share close to 68%.

In reality, regardless of the calculation method, Bambu Lab remains the industry leader. Whether it’s the most conservative estimate of 1.45 million units, the relatively conservative 2 million units, or the more aggressive projection of 3.4 million units.

Looking Ahead: 2028 May Surpass 8 DIGIT Units

Zooming out further, if the global consumer-grade 3D printer shipment volume in 2025 was approximately 5 million units, and assuming an annual compound growth rate of 26.6%, shipments could surpass 10 million units by 2028.

According to market observations by resource libraries, this target is not far off—it’s merely a matter of time.Returning to the shared vision of the entire industry: bringing 3D printing into every household.

Today, this is no longer just a slogan but a transformation already underway.

So, How Many Units Did Bambu Lab Sell in 2025?

The exact number may not matter anymore, Bambu Lab has already reshaped the pace and imagination of this industry.