HONGKONG, May 29, 2026 — CIC extends our warm congratulations to CREALITY (03388. HK) on its official listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) today.
CIC's Collaborative Journey to the Listing
Throughout the listing process, CIC provided end-to-end support to the company and its sponsors:
Drafted and compiled the industry overview chapter of the prospectus, laying a solid research foundation for the formal listing application.
Assisted in responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities, ensuring comprehensive and accurate disclosure.
Refined listing application materials continuously to meet stringent market and regulatory requirements.
Company Profile
Creality is a globally leading provider of consumer-grade 3D printing products and services. Its offerings primarily encompass 3D printers, 3D printing materials, 3D scanners, laser engravers, accessories, and a full suite of value-added services delivered via Creality Cloud — a one-stop 3D printing content ecosystem. Its product portfolio spans the complete 3D printing workflow, from data input and finished output to transaction settlement, delivering end-to-end support for users throughout the entire creative lifecycle.
According to CIC’ s research, based on 2025 GMV:
Creality ranked second globally in the consumer-grade 3D printer market, holding an 11.2% market share.
Creality ranked first globally in the consumer-grade 3D scanner market, holding a 45.3% market share.
Creality ranked fourth globally in the consumer-grade laser engraver market, holding a 4.8% market share.
Overview of Consumer-Grade 3D Printing Industry
Driven by the dual catalysts of artificial intelligence and continuous advancements in printer performance, the consumer-grade 3D printing industry has experienced robust growth. As per CIC data, the global consumer-grade 3D printing market size (measured by GMV) expanded from US$1.8 billion in 2021 to US$6.0 billion in 2025, representing a CAGR of 35.6%. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 33.2% to reach US$27.2 billion by 2030.
Industry Drivers and Trends
1. Technological Innovation Elevating User Experience
Rapid AI advancements are continuously enhancing the intelligence and usability of consumer-grade 3D printers, substantially lowering adoption barriers and boosting creative efficiency. Concurrently, ongoing refinements in structural design and control systems deliver higher printing precision, faster molding speeds, and a more diversified functional mix.
2. Accelerating User Penetration
Consumer-grade 3D printers are transitioning from niche professional tools to widely accessible consumer devices. Collaborative development across educational programs, digital content platforms, and consumer product design has accelerated user awareness and habit formation. Furthermore, the expansion of 3D content communities centered on creative sharing and content-driven monetization has further stimulated public engagement in creation.
3. Advancements in Material Science
Breakthroughs in material science have expanded the functional performance and application scope of consumer-grade 3D printing. Printed objects have evolved from basic prototypes to functional components, household goods, apparel accessories, and even compact electronic parts. For example, consumer-grade 3D printers can produce durable, heat-resistant household products such as storage boxes, mounts, and tool holders using advanced materials including PETG and nylon filaments.
Overview of Consumer-Grade 3D Scanner Industry
As a critical entry point to the 3D creative ecosystem, 3D scanner empowers mainstream users to participate in 3D creation, significantly lowering the barriers to digital modeling. It enables users to capture high-precision geometric and texture data without expertise in complex modeling software, supporting efficient 3D asset acquisition and reuse across education, healthcare, the metaverse, manufacturing, product design, game modeling, and other applications.
As per CIC data, the global consumer-grade 3D scanner market size (measured by GMV) rose from US$54.7 million in 2021 to US$154.5 million in 2025, representing a CAGR of 29.6%. The market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 19.1% to reach US$417.5 million by 2030.
Overview of Consumer-Grade Laser Engraver Industry
Laser engraving is a digital processing technology that performs precision cutting, engraving, and surface etching on diverse materials including wood, leather, metal, and plastic. As core equipment, laser engravers produce complex graphics and fine textures through non-contact processing, integrating artistic expression and functional manufacturing capabilities.
The consumer-grade laser engraver industry is developing in strong synergy with 3D printing. While 3D printing relies on additive manufacturing, laser engraving employs high-precision subtractive manufacturing. Benefiting from this technological complementarity, an increasing number of users adopt both solutions to fulfill diverse creative needs and achieve greater flexibility in 3D creation.
As per CIC data, the global consumer-grade laser engraver market size (measured by GMV) grew from US$200 million in 2021 to US$900 million in 2025, representing a CAGR of 48.0%. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.0% to reach US$2.2 billion by 2030.
As a seasoned Industry Consultant, CIC offers services such as market sizing, competitive analysis, and enterprise value verification, etc., with global experience in advising "first-in-sector" IPOs in cutting-edge technology sectors.
From IPO preparation to listing hearings, CIC unearths the true intrinsic value of enterprises and translates it into actionable insights for successful capital market landing. Prior to CREALITY, CIC has supported leading enterprises in successful listings both domestically and overseas, including Dobot, Greek+ and b, etc.
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CIC helps enterprises refine scalable business models and craft compelling capital narratives to enable seamless access to global capital markets, while serving as a trusted due diligence partner to investment institutions. It delivers granular industry insights and direct access to subject matter experts, empowering clients to identify high-value opportunities and mitigate critical risks effectively.
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