Mounted Bearing Global Market Report 2026

A mounted bearing comprises a bearing enclosed within a mounting unit, typically including a housing or pillow block that supports, protects, and provides mounting surfaces for the bearing. These bearings find widespread application in industrial settings such as conveyor systems, agricultural equipment, and machinery, where they are essential for shaft support and alignment.

Mounted bearings primarily consist of ball bearings and roller bearings. A ball bearing utilizes balls to maintain separation between its bearing races, serving various equipment such as ball mill drives, fans, blowers, gearboxes, conveyors, crushers, and mixer drives. They are available in different housing configurations such as Plummer blocks, flanged blocks, and take-up blocks. These bearings are sold by original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers and are utilized across diverse industries including food and beverages, agriculture, construction, mining, automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, general industrial machinery, and pulp and paper.

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 have impacted the mounted bearing market by increasing costs of imported bearing steel, housings, and precision components used in bearing assemblies. Higher duties have raised manufacturing and replacement costs for industries such as construction and mining, energy, and general industrial machinery, particularly in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe. These cost pressures have affected aftermarket demand and delayed equipment upgrades for smaller operators. At the same time, tariffs have supported domestic bearing manufacturers by improving local competitiveness and encouraging regional production of mounted bearing units.

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The mounted bearing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.62 billion in 2025 to $1.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of industrial machinery usage, expansion of conveyor based material handling, demand for reliable shaft support systems, growth in agricultural mechanization, increased use of mounted bearings in mining equipment.

The mounted bearing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.14 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing automation in manufacturing plants, rising demand for low maintenance bearing solutions, growth in food processing and packaging industries, expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, demand for high performance bearings in harsh environments. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for heavy duty mounted bearings, growth in self aligning bearing units, increasing adoption of sealed and lubricated for life bearings, expansion of mounted bearings in conveyor systems, demand for corrosion resistant housing materials.

The growth of the mounted bearing market is expected to be propelled by the increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). Electric vehicles, powered by electricity stored in batteries, are gaining popularity due to their environmental advantages and lower operational costs, making them an attractive option for consumers and businesses alike. Mounted bearings play a crucial role in EVs by supporting essential functions such as motor operation, drivetrain efficiency, wheel rotation, and overall vehicle performance. For example, the Global EV Outlook 2023 report published by the International Energy Agency noted a significant increase in electric car sales, rising by 3.5 million in 2023 compared to 2022, marking a 35% year-on-year increase. This underscores the pivotal role of electric vehicle demand in driving the growth of the mounted bearing market.

Leading companies in the mounted bearing market are increasingly focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as high-performance bearings for rocket propulsion, to address critical industry demands. These advanced bearings play a vital role in rocket propulsion by ensuring reliability, supporting high-speed rotors, handling substantial loads, and enduring extreme operational conditions. For example, in January 2024, Carter Americas, a US-based bearing supplier, introduced specialized bearing solutions for rocket propulsion as part of the Launch Canada initiative. This initiative supports Canada's expanding aerospace sector by providing innovative bearing technologies that improve rocket system performance and reliability. Designed to withstand the intense conditions of rocket launches, these bearings ensure optimal functionality and safety during missions. This launch underscores Carter Americas' commitment to advancing aerospace technology and supporting Canada's growth in space exploration.

In February 2023, Timken Company, a US-based manufacturer specializing in bearings and power transmission products, completed the acquisition of American Roller Bearing Company for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move aims to strengthen Timken's portfolio of engineered bearing solutions, expand its market reach to $1 trillion, and capitalize on American Roller Bearing Company's U.S. installed base and aftermarket business. The acquisition underscores Timken's commitment to growth and strategic opportunities, enhancing its competitive edge and creating value for stakeholders. American Roller Bearing Company, based in the US, is renowned for its manufacturing of roller and ball bearings.

Major companies operating in the mounted bearing market are JTEKT Corporation, SKF AB, NSK Ltd., Rexnord Corporation, Regal Beloit Corporation, The Timken Company, Wafangdian Bearing Group Corporation, Rexnord Industries LLC, Altra Industrial Motion Corp., Baldor Electric Company, Peer Bearing Company, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation, NRB Industrial Bearings Limited, Aurora Bearing Company, IKO International Inc., Climax Metal Products Company, Scheerer Bearing Corporation, ISB Industries, Dalton Bearing Service Inc., IPTCI Bearings, Moline Bearing Company, Hudson Bearings, FYH Bearing Units USA Inc.

North America was the largest region in the mounted bearing market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the mounted 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 mounted bearing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mounted bearing market consists of sales of cartridge bearings, hanger bearings, insert bearings and related products. 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.

Mounted 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 mounted 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.
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• 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.
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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.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Ball Bearing; Roller Bearing
• 2) By Equipment: Ball Mill Drives; Fans And Blowers; Gearboxes And Transmissions; Conveyors; Crushers; Mixer Drives; Other Equipment
• 3) By Housing Block Type: Plummer Block; Flanged Block; Take-Up Block; Other Housing Block Types
• 4) By Sales Channel: Original Equipment Manufacturers; Aftermarket
• 5) By End User: Food And Beverages; Agriculture; Construction And Mining; Automotive And Transportation; Chemical And Pharmaceutical; Energy; General Industrial And Machinery; Pulp And Paper
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Ball Bearing: Deep Groove Ball Bearings; Angular Contact Ball Bearings; Self-Aligning Ball Bearings; Hybrid Ball Bearings (With Ceramic Elements); Precision Ball Bearings; Sealed And Shielded Ball Bearings; Radial Ball Bearings; Ball Bearings For Automotive And Industrial Applications
• 2) By Roller Bearing: Cylindrical Roller Bearings; Tapered Roller Bearings; Spherical Roller Bearings; Toroidal Roller Bearings; Precision Roller Bearings; Sealed And Shielded Roller Bearings; Roller Bearings For Heavy Machinery And Automotive Applications
• Companies Mentioned: JTEKT Corporation; SKF AB; NSK Ltd.; Rexnord Corporation; Regal Beloit Corporation; The Timken Company; Wafangdian Bearing Group Corporation; Rexnord Industries LLC; Altra Industrial Motion Corp.; Baldor Electric Company; Peer Bearing Company; Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation; NRB Industrial Bearings Limited; Aurora Bearing Company; IKO International Inc.; Climax Metal Products Company; Scheerer Bearing Corporation; ISB Industries; Dalton Bearing Service Inc.; IPTCI Bearings; Moline Bearing Company; Hudson Bearings; FYH Bearing Units USA Inc.
• 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.
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• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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