Ball Bearing Global Market Report 2026

Ball bearings are a type of bearings extensively employed in machinery for high-speed rotations, ensuring the appropriate spacing between rotating parts and facilitating the desired motion. Widely utilized in applications with high speeds and low loads, these devices provide smooth, low-friction motion and can support both axial and radial loads. Ball bearings are commonly found in everyday objects such as skateboards, blenders, bicycles, DVD players, and photocopiers.

The primary types of ball bearings in the market include self-aligning bearings, deep groove ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, and others. Self-aligning bearings are utilized in applications where misalignment occurs due to mounting or shaft deflection. They are recommended when shaft and housing alignment is challenging or when the shaft may bend during operation. Various vehicle types, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers, make use of ball bearings. Distribution channels for ball bearings encompass original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket. Applications of ball bearings span across automotive, industrial machinery, mining and construction, medical, and other sectors.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the ball bearing market by increasing costs of imported bearing steel, precision rolling elements, cages, and manufacturing equipment used in high-performance bearing production. Automotive and industrial machinery manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on global bearing supply chains, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-driven bearing manufacturing. These tariffs are raising component costs and affecting OEM sourcing strategies. However, they are also encouraging domestic bearing production, localized supply chains, and innovation in advanced bearing materials.

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The ball bearing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $43.42 billion in 2025 to $45.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of automotive manufacturing, growth of industrial machinery production, increasing use of bearings in consumer appliances, improvements in bearing material science, rising demand for high-speed rotating equipment.

The ball bearing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $57.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing penetration of electric mobility platforms, rising adoption of smart maintenance solutions, expansion of robotics and automation equipment, growing demand for energy-efficient components, increasing focus on extended bearing lifespan. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-precision deep groove bearings, rising adoption of bearings in electric vehicles, growing integration of condition monitoring technologies, expansion of hybrid and ceramic ball bearings, enhanced focus on low-friction performance.

The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to drive the growth of the ball bearing market going forward. An electric vehicle (EV) is powered entirely or partially by electricity. The rising number of EVs fuels demand for ball bearings, as they enhance vehicle performance by reducing friction between moving parts, enabling smoother movement with less energy. For example, in October 2025, data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, showed that global electric car sales exceeded 17 million units in 2024, accounting for over 20% of total car sales, with an increase of 3.5 million units from the previous year, and are projected to surpass 20 million units in 2025, representing more than one-quarter of global car sales. Thus, the growing adoption of electric vehicles is boosting the ball bearing market.

Key players in the ball bearing market are focusing on innovative products, such as hybrid wheel bearings, to enhance load-handling capacity, reduce friction, and meet the evolving demands of electric and high-performance vehicles. A hybrid wheel bearing is an advanced assembly that combines different rolling element types to improve strength and efficiency beyond conventional designs. For instance, in October 2024, SKF, a Sweden-based manufacturer of bearings, seals, and motion control solutions, introduced the HBU Ball/Taper Wheel Bearing. This design is 10% lighter and reduces friction by 30% compared to standard wheel bearings, increasing the driving range for electric vehicles. Its combination of ball-and-taper elements enables it to handle heavier loads and higher speeds, making it suitable for electric vans, pickup trucks, and other demanding automotive applications.

In February 2023, Timken Company, a US-based manufacturer of bearings and power transmission products, acquired American Roller Bearing Company for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to broaden Timken Company's portfolio of engineered bearings and industrial motion products. American Roller Bearing Company is a US-based manufacturer specializing in anti-friction bearings and ball bearings.

Major companies operating in the ball bearing market are NTN Bearing Corporation, The Timken Company, Schaeffler AG, Jtekt Corporation, SKF AB, LYC Bearing Corporation, NSK Ltd., Nachi Fujikoshi Corp., Myonic GmbH, Luoyang Huigong Bearing Technology Co. Ltd., ISB Industries Pvt. Ltd., THB Bearings Co. Ltd., Federal Moghul Holding Corporation, THK Company, Brammer PLC, Harbin Bearing Manufacturing Co. Ltd., HKT Bearings Ltd., NBI Bearings Europe SA, RBC Bearings Inc., Rexnord Corporation, RHP Bearings Europe Ltd., MinebeaMitsumi Inc., AST Bearings LLC, New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc., Precision Bearings Pvt. Ltd., C&U Group Co. Ltd., CW Bearing USA Inc., General Bearing Corporation, Kinex Bearings AS, NKE Austria GmbH, RKB Europe SA, Sapporo Precision Inc., Shanghai Shi Kun Bearing Co. Ltd., Sven Wingquist AB, TMB Bearings Group Co. Ltd., Wafangdian Bearing Group Corp. Ltd., Zhejiang Tianma Bearing Co. Ltd., ZVL Slovakia AS

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ball bearing market in 2025. The regions covered in the ball bearing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the ball bearing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The ball bearing market consists of sales of single-row bearings, double-row bearings, multi-row bearings. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Ball Bearing Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses ball bearing market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Self-Aligning Bearing; Deep Grove Ball Bearing; Angular Contact Ball Bearing; Other Types
• 2) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars; Commercial Vehicles; Two-Wheelers
• 3) By Distribution Channel: Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs); Aftermarket
• 4) By Application: Automotive; Industrial Machinery; Mining And Construction; Medical; Others Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Self-Aligning Bearing: Spherical Roller Bearings; Self-Aligning Ball Bearings
• 2) By Deep Groove Ball Bearing: Single Row Deep Groove Ball Bearings; Double Row Deep Groove Ball Bearings
• 3) By Angular Contact Ball Bearing: Single Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings; Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings; Four-Point Contact Ball Bearings
• 4) By Other Types: Thrust Ball Bearings; Miniature Ball Bearings; Hybrid Ball Bearings
• Companies Mentioned: NTN Bearing Corporation; The Timken Company; Schaeffler AG; Jtekt Corporation; SKF AB; LYC Bearing Corporation; NSK Ltd.; Nachi Fujikoshi Corp.; Myonic GmbH; Luoyang Huigong Bearing Technology Co. Ltd.; ISB Industries Pvt. Ltd.; THB Bearings Co. Ltd.; Federal Moghul Holding Corporation; THK Company; Brammer PLC; Harbin Bearing Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; HKT Bearings Ltd.; NBI Bearings Europe SA; RBC Bearings Inc.; Rexnord Corporation; RHP Bearings Europe Ltd.; MinebeaMitsumi Inc.; AST Bearings LLC; New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc.; Precision Bearings Pvt. Ltd.; C&U Group Co. Ltd.; CW Bearing USA Inc.; General Bearing Corporation; Kinex Bearings AS; NKE Austria GmbH; RKB Europe SA; Sapporo Precision Inc.; Shanghai Shi Kun Bearing Co. Ltd.; Sven Wingquist AB; TMB Bearings Group Co. Ltd.; Wafangdian Bearing Group Corp. Ltd.; Zhejiang Tianma Bearing Co. Ltd.; ZVL Slovakia AS
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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