Computer Aided Design Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report
By Component (Software, Services), By Technology (3D Technology, 2D Technology), By Application, By Industry, and By Region -Market Forecast, 2025 - 2034
- Published Date:Sep-2025
- Pages: 115
- Format: PDF
- Report ID: PM2470
- Base Year: 2024
- Historical Data: 2020-2023
Overview
The global computer aided design market size was valued at USD 10.08 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.70% during 2025 to 2034. Key factors driving demand for computer aided designs include growing production of automobiles, integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, and increasing requirements for complex designs in industries such as aerospace, construction, and healthcare.
Key Insights
- The 3D technology segment is projected to grow at a robust pace in the coming years, owing to its better digital prototyping than 2D technology.
- The automotive segment accounted for a significant revenue share in 2024, due to the rising production of automobiles and increasing adoption of electric vehicles.
- North America witnessed the largest revenue share in the computer aided design market in 2024. This dominance is attributed to the strong adoption of CAD software in various sectors, including architecture, engineering, construction, and others.
- Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing production of automobiles and growing government initiatives for promoting industrialization.
Industry Dynamics
- The global computer aided design market is fueled by increasing sales of passenger vehicles across the globe, particularly in countries such as India.
- The growth in production of complex medical devices, driven by a rise in healthcare spending across countries such as China, Japan, and India, is also anticipated to increase demand for computer aided design.
- Growing industrialization, especially in emerging countries, is creating a lucrative market opportunity.
- The additional cost of upgrading software may hamper the market growth.
Market Statistics
- 2024 Market Size: USD 10.08 Billion
- 2034 Projected Market Size: USD 17.52 Billion
- CAGR (2025-2034): 5.70%
- North America: Largest Market Share
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AI Impact on Computer Aided Design Market
- Reduces errors in modeling by detecting inconsistencies and suggesting corrections.
- Personalizes designs to user needs while improving resource utilization.
- Helps in creating multiple optimized design alternatives quickly.
Computer-adied design software permits the designer to model the entire object much more speedily and assist in correcting any flaw in the model before the creation of any physical prototype. Computer-aided software offer enhanced productivity to the engineer as it enhances the quality of model and communication through documentation and generation of the database for manufacturing. Nowadays, the most common applications of computer-aided software are used in furniture making.
The demand for complex medical devices such as robotic surgical systems, implanted pacemakers, and others are increasing. This is drving the need for CAD software as designers use i to model intricate components, test performance under different conditions, and ensure compliance with strict medical regulations. The growing adoption of automation in manufacturing industries is also leading to the growth of computer-aided design market. Moreover, the rising shift toward Industry 4.0 is propelling the demand for computer-adied design software.
Industry Dynamics
Market Drivers
The increasing production of autmobiles acorss the globe, especially electric vehicles is propelling the market growth. According to data published by the International Energy Agency, almost 14 million new electric cars were registered globally in 2023, bringing their total number on the roads to 40 million. EVs need CAD software to create detailed 3D models for complex components such as batteries, motors, and chassis. The rising adoption of smarrtphones acorss the globe is further increasing the demand for computer-aided design as it is used in the manufacturing of smartphones. According to the Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA) annual State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report 2023, over half (54%) of the global population, or some 4.3 billion people, owns a smartphone. Moreover, the growing industrilization in countries such as India and China is contributing to an increase in market revenue.
Report Segmentation
The market is primarily segmented on the basis of component, technology, application, industry, and region.
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Insight by Technology
Based on technology, the global CAD market is segmented into 3D and 2D technology. 3D technology segment is projected to grow at a robust pace in the coming years, owing to its better digital prototyping than 2D technology. Advantages of 3D technology, including better accuracy and visualization, fewer errors, increased productivity, enhanced model quality, and faster production, is further its demand in different sectors and industries. 3D technology helps engineers visualize products and their pieces with better accuracy, which is propelling the segment growth. Moreover, 3D technology software also allows engineers to identify model flaws faster, reducing the cost and time required to complete the project, which is leading to segment growth.
Insight by Industry
Based on industry, the global CAD market is segmented into electrical and electronics, automotive, construction, industrial equipment, media & entertainment, and others. The automotive segment accounted for a significant revenue share in 2024, due to the high production of automobiles and increasing adoption of electric vehicles. As per the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, 93.9 million motor vehicles are produced globally every year. Moreover, the growing demand for smart infotainment in vehciles propelled the demand for CAD software. This software is heavily utilized by automakers in the production of complex smart infotainment, whcih contributed to the segment's dominance.
Geographic Overview
North America witnessed the largest revenue share in the computer aided design market in 2024. This dominance is attributed to the strong adoption of CAD software in various sectors, including architecture, engineering, construction, and others. The demand for CAD technology is increasing in these sectors as it simplifies the process of visualizing and producing product model signs. The growing initiatives by the US government for incorporating digital solutions in order to enhance the development of the manufacturing industry in the region also supported the expansion of the CAD market in the region.
Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing production of automobiles and growing government initiatives for promoting industrialization in countries such as China, Japan, and India. The increasing growth of engineering, modeling, and development fields in the region is further expected to boost the demand for computer-aided software. Moreover, the growing production costs, coupled with the need for precised components in defense and automotive industries are projected to propel the market growth in the Asia Pacific.
Competitive Insight
Some key players in the global 3D CAD software market include Autodesk, Inc., Bentley Systems, Inc., CAD International, Dassault Systèmes, Encore Software, Graebert GmbH, Hexagon AB, Oracle, PTC, Siemens, Trimble Inc, and TurboCAD.
Recent Development
November 2020, Dassault Systèmes announced the launch of the general availability of 3DEXPERIENCE Release 2021x. This platform brings cloud benefits to mid-market and SOLIDWORKS customers across design and engineering, simulation, manufacturing and production, and governance. It also offers all the functionalities of the SOLIDWORKS Desktop with a connection to the platform.
Computer Aided Design Market Report Scope
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Market size value in 2024 |
USD 10.08 Billion |
| Market size value in 2025 | USD 10.64 Billion |
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Revenue forecast in 2034 |
USD 17.52 Billion |
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CAGR |
5.70% from 2025 - 2034 |
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Base year |
2024 |
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Historical data |
2020 - 2023 |
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Forecast period |
2025 - 2034 |
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Revenue in USD Billion and CAGR from 2025 - 2034 |
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Key companies |
Autodesk, Inc., Bentley Systems, Inc., CAD International, Dassault Systèmes, Encore Software, Graebert GmbH, Hexagon AB, Oracle, PTC, Siemens, Trimble Inc, and TurboCAD. |
FAQ's
• The global market size was valued at USD 10.08 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 17.52 billion by 2034.
• The global market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.70% during the forecast period.
• North America dominated the market in 2024.
• A few of the key players in the market include Autodesk, Inc., Bentley Systems, Inc., CAD International, Dassault Systèmes, Encore Software, Graebert GmbH, Hexagon AB, Oracle, PTC, Siemens, Trimble Inc., and TurboCAD.
• The automotive segment dominated the market revenue share in 2024.
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