The global Computer Aided Design Software market size was valued at US$ 21620 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 33100 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.3% during review period.
Computer Aided Design Software defines the use of different software such as computer-aided designing (CAD) software, computer-aided engineering (CAE) software, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, electronic design automation (EDA) software, and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) software. Computer Aided Design Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA) can be used by any organization which is required to carry out Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA), and is used in design automation and product design etc. Organizations of all sizes from the smallest companies requiring a more basic system to the large corporate businesses requiring a feature rich solution, will have use for Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA).
The industry's leading producers are Autodesk, Siemens PLM Software and Synopsys, which accounted for 13.46%, 11.09% and 10.57% of revenue in 2019, respectively.
The Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software market is experiencing rapid growth and evolution, becoming essential across industries like manufacturing, architecture, and engineering. This growth is fueled by technological innovations, the rising demand for customized products, and the need for streamlined and efficient design processes. Cloud-based CAD solutions are gaining traction, offering flexibility and reduced costs, while integration with other software such as product lifecycle management (PLM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems is enhancing workflow efficiency. Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) are also being incorporated to automate tasks, enhance design capabilities, and provide immersive, realistic interactions with 3D models.
Despite the promising trends, the market faces several challenges. Complexity remains a significant hurdle for users without technical expertise, and high-end CAD software can represent a substantial financial burden for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, managing large datasets and integrating CAD software with other systems requires advanced data management and often complex implementation processes. However, these challenges also present opportunities, particularly in emerging markets with growing manufacturing sectors. Customizing CAD software for specific industries, aligning it with Industry 4.0 initiatives like IoT and automation, and focusing on sustainability are ways vendors can gain a competitive edge.
Regionally, Asia, led by China, Japan, and India, is a key market due to the rapid industrial expansion and technological progress. Europe, with its strong manufacturing base in countries like Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, continues to drive demand for innovative CAD solutions. North America, particularly the United States and Canada, remains a major market, with industries such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics leading the way. Emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East also show increasing interest as their industrial capabilities expand. The CAD software market's dynamic nature presents both challenges and significant opportunities for vendors willing to innovate and adapt to the evolving technological landscape.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Computer Aided Design Software market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Computer Aided Design Software market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031
Global Computer Aided Design Software market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031
Global Computer Aided Design Software market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2020-2031
Global Computer Aided Design Software market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Computer Aided Design Software
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Computer Aided Design Software market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Dassault Systemes, Nemetschek, HCL Technologies, Siemens PLM Software, Synopsys, PTC, ANSYS, Altium, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market segmentation
Computer Aided Design Software market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for Consumption Value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
On-Premise
On-Cloud
Market segment by Application
Design Automation
Plant Design
Product Design and Testing
Drafting and 3D Modeling
Others
Market segment by players, this report covers
Autodesk
Bentley Systems
Dassault Systemes
Nemetschek
HCL Technologies
Siemens PLM Software
Synopsys
PTC
ANSYS
Altium
Hexagon
Altair Engineering
ESI Group
Corel Corporation
GstarCAD
Zhongwang
Vhsoft Technologies
CAXA
Graebert GmbH
BricsCAD
nanoCAD
Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Computer Aided Design Software product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Computer Aided Design Software, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Computer Aided Design Software from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Computer Aided Design Software competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Computer Aided Design Software market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Computer Aided Design Software.
Chapter 13, to describe Computer Aided Design Software research findings and conclusion.
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1 Market Overview
1.1 Product Overview and Scope
1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
1.3 Classification of Computer Aided Design Software by Type
1.3.1 Overview: Global Computer Aided Design Software Market Size by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
1.3.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value Market Share by Type in 2024
1.3.3 On-Premise
1.3.4 On-Cloud
1.4 Global Computer Aided Design Software Market by Application
1.4.1 Overview: Global Computer Aided Design Software Market Size by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
1.4.2 Design Automation
1.4.3 Plant Design
1.4.4 Product Design and Testing
1.4.5 Drafting and 3D Modeling
1.4.6 Others
1.5 Global Computer Aided Design Software Market Size & Forecast
1.6 Global Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast by Region
1.6.1 Global Computer Aided Design Software Market Size by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
1.6.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Market Size by Region, (2020-2031)
1.6.3 North America Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Prospect (2020-2031)
1.6.4 Europe Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Prospect (2020-2031)
1.6.5 Asia-Pacific Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Prospect (2020-2031)
1.6.6 South America Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Prospect (2020-2031)
1.6.7 Middle East & Africa Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Prospect (2020-2031)
2 Company Profiles
2.1 Autodesk
2.1.1 Autodesk Details
2.1.2 Autodesk Major Business
2.1.3 Autodesk Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.1.4 Autodesk Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.1.5 Autodesk Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.2 Bentley Systems
2.2.1 Bentley Systems Details
2.2.2 Bentley Systems Major Business
2.2.3 Bentley Systems Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.2.4 Bentley Systems Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.2.5 Bentley Systems Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.3 Dassault Systemes
2.3.1 Dassault Systemes Details
2.3.2 Dassault Systemes Major Business
2.3.3 Dassault Systemes Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.3.4 Dassault Systemes Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.3.5 Dassault Systemes Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.4 Nemetschek
2.4.1 Nemetschek Details
2.4.2 Nemetschek Major Business
2.4.3 Nemetschek Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.4.4 Nemetschek Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.4.5 Nemetschek Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.5 HCL Technologies
2.5.1 HCL Technologies Details
2.5.2 HCL Technologies Major Business
2.5.3 HCL Technologies Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.5.4 HCL Technologies Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.5.5 HCL Technologies Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.6 Siemens PLM Software
2.6.1 Siemens PLM Software Details
2.6.2 Siemens PLM Software Major Business
2.6.3 Siemens PLM Software Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.6.4 Siemens PLM Software Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.6.5 Siemens PLM Software Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.7 Synopsys
2.7.1 Synopsys Details
2.7.2 Synopsys Major Business
2.7.3 Synopsys Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.7.4 Synopsys Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.7.5 Synopsys Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.8 PTC
2.8.1 PTC Details
2.8.2 PTC Major Business
2.8.3 PTC Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.8.4 PTC Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.8.5 PTC Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.9 ANSYS
2.9.1 ANSYS Details
2.9.2 ANSYS Major Business
2.9.3 ANSYS Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.9.4 ANSYS Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.9.5 ANSYS Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.10 Altium
2.10.1 Altium Details
2.10.2 Altium Major Business
2.10.3 Altium Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.10.4 Altium Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.10.5 Altium Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.11 Hexagon
2.11.1 Hexagon Details
2.11.2 Hexagon Major Business
2.11.3 Hexagon Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.11.4 Hexagon Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.11.5 Hexagon Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.12 Altair Engineering
2.12.1 Altair Engineering Details
2.12.2 Altair Engineering Major Business
2.12.3 Altair Engineering Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.12.4 Altair Engineering Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.12.5 Altair Engineering Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.13 ESI Group
2.13.1 ESI Group Details
2.13.2 ESI Group Major Business
2.13.3 ESI Group Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.13.4 ESI Group Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.13.5 ESI Group Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.14 Corel Corporation
2.14.1 Corel Corporation Details
2.14.2 Corel Corporation Major Business
2.14.3 Corel Corporation Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.14.4 Corel Corporation Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.14.5 Corel Corporation Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.15 GstarCAD
2.15.1 GstarCAD Details
2.15.2 GstarCAD Major Business
2.15.3 GstarCAD Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.15.4 GstarCAD Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.15.5 GstarCAD Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.16 Zhongwang
2.16.1 Zhongwang Details
2.16.2 Zhongwang Major Business
2.16.3 Zhongwang Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.16.4 Zhongwang Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.16.5 Zhongwang Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.17 Vhsoft Technologies
2.17.1 Vhsoft Technologies Details
2.17.2 Vhsoft Technologies Major Business
2.17.3 Vhsoft Technologies Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.17.4 Vhsoft Technologies Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.17.5 Vhsoft Technologies Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.18 CAXA
2.18.1 CAXA Details
2.18.2 CAXA Major Business
2.18.3 CAXA Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.18.4 CAXA Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.18.5 CAXA Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.19 Graebert GmbH
2.19.1 Graebert GmbH Details
2.19.2 Graebert GmbH Major Business
2.19.3 Graebert GmbH Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.19.4 Graebert GmbH Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.19.5 Graebert GmbH Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.20 BricsCAD
2.20.1 BricsCAD Details
2.20.2 BricsCAD Major Business
2.20.3 BricsCAD Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.20.4 BricsCAD Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.20.5 BricsCAD Recent Developments and Future Plans
2.21 nanoCAD
2.21.1 nanoCAD Details
2.21.2 nanoCAD Major Business
2.21.3 nanoCAD Computer Aided Design Software Product and Solutions
2.21.4 nanoCAD Computer Aided Design Software Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
2.21.5 nanoCAD Recent Developments and Future Plans
3 Market Competition, by Players
3.1 Global Computer Aided Design Software Revenue and Share by Players (2020-2025)
3.2 Market Share Analysis (2024)
3.2.1 Market Share of Computer Aided Design Software by Company Revenue
3.2.2 Top 3 Computer Aided Design Software Players Market Share in 2024
3.2.3 Top 6 Computer Aided Design Software Players Market Share in 2024
3.3 Computer Aided Design Software Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
3.3.1 Computer Aided Design Software Market: Region Footprint
3.3.2 Computer Aided Design Software Market: Company Product Type Footprint
3.3.3 Computer Aided Design Software Market: Company Product Application Footprint
3.4 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
3.5 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Market Size Segment by Type
4.1 Global Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value and Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
4.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Market Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
5 Market Size Segment by Application
5.1 Global Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
5.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Market Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
6 North America
6.1 North America Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
6.2 North America Computer Aided Design Software Market Size by Application (2020-2031)
6.3 North America Computer Aided Design Software Market Size by Country
6.3.1 North America Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
6.3.2 United States Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
6.3.3 Canada Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
6.3.4 Mexico Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
7 Europe
7.1 Europe Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
7.2 Europe Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
7.3 Europe Computer Aided Design Software Market Size by Country
7.3.1 Europe Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
7.3.2 Germany Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
7.3.3 France Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
7.3.4 United Kingdom Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
7.3.5 Russia Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
7.3.6 Italy Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8 Asia-Pacific
8.1 Asia-Pacific Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
8.2 Asia-Pacific Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
8.3 Asia-Pacific Computer Aided Design Software Market Size by Region
8.3.1 Asia-Pacific Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
8.3.2 China Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8.3.3 Japan Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8.3.4 South Korea Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8.3.5 India Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8.3.6 Southeast Asia Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8.3.7 Australia Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
9 South America
9.1 South America Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
9.2 South America Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
9.3 South America Computer Aided Design Software Market Size by Country
9.3.1 South America Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
9.3.2 Brazil Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
9.3.3 Argentina Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
10 Middle East & Africa
10.1 Middle East & Africa Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
10.2 Middle East & Africa Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
10.3 Middle East & Africa Computer Aided Design Software Market Size by Country
10.3.1 Middle East & Africa Computer Aided Design Software Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
10.3.2 Turkey Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
10.3.3 Saudi Arabia Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
10.3.4 UAE Computer Aided Design Software Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
11 Market Dynamics
11.1 Computer Aided Design Software Market Drivers
11.2 Computer Aided Design Software Market Restraints
11.3 Computer Aided Design Software Trends Analysis
11.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
11.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
11.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
11.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
11.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
11.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
12 Industry Chain Analysis
12.1 Computer Aided Design Software Industry Chain
12.2 Computer Aided Design Software Upstream Analysis
12.3 Computer Aided Design Software Midstream Analysis
12.4 Computer Aided Design Software Downstream Analysis
13 Research Findings and Conclusion
14 Appendix
14.1 Methodology
14.2 Research Process and Data Source
14.3 Disclaimer
Autodesk
Bentley Systems
Dassault Systemes
Nemetschek
HCL Technologies
Siemens PLM Software
Synopsys
PTC
ANSYS
Altium
Hexagon
Altair Engineering
ESI Group
Corel Corporation
GstarCAD
Zhongwang
Vhsoft Technologies
CAXA
Graebert GmbH
BricsCAD
nanoCAD
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