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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1999601
The automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket pertains to the secondary market where automotive parts are sourced to replace or repair bearings and clutch systems in vehicles. This market encompasses components produced and sold by entities other than the original equipment manufacturers.
Key product categories within the automotive bearing and clutch components aftermarket include wheel bearings, clutch actuators, components for clutch kits, transmission bearings, and differential bearings. Wheel bearings are critical elements within a vehicle's wheel assembly, facilitating smooth rotation with minimal friction. They provide support to the wheel and axle, ensuring stable and efficient motion. These components find application across various vehicle types, including vans, minivans, pickup trucks, trucks, buses, three-wheelers, and others. Distribution channels include authorized dealerships, automotive parts retailers, online platforms, auto repair shops, as well as distributors and wholesalers.
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 automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket by increasing the cost of imported steel alloys, precision bearings, clutch discs, actuators, and transmission components. Repair shops and aftermarket distributors in North America and Europe are particularly affected due to reliance on imported components, while Asia-Pacific exporters face pricing pressure. These tariffs are raising replacement part costs and affecting affordability. However, they are also encouraging localized component manufacturing, regional sourcing strategies, and innovation in durable and cost-optimized aftermarket solutions.
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The automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $5.48 billion in 2025 to $5.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to vehicle parc expansion, aging vehicle fleet, growth of repair and maintenance services, traditional dealership servicing, demand for replacement bearings and clutches.
The automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle penetration impact, e-commerce growth, demand for premium aftermarket parts, expansion of independent workshops, digital inventory platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for high-durability aftermarket parts, expansion of online auto parts retail, rising vehicle ownership lifecycles, demand for performance replacement components, growth of independent repair networks.
Increasing vehicle ownership rates are expected to drive the growth of the automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket going forward. Vehicle ownership refers to the legal possession and control of a vehicle by an individual or entity. The rise in vehicle adoption is fueled by factors such as urbanization, improved economic conditions, and advancements in automotive engineering. Vehicles utilize aftermarket automotive bearing and clutch components to replace worn parts, enhance performance, and extend lifespan, providing cost-effective maintenance solutions for drivers and mechanics. For instance, in March 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based automobile industry association, global car sales reached 74.6 million units in 2024, representing a 2.5% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the growing vehicle ownership rates are driving the automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket.
Major companies in the automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket are focusing on leveraging innovative technologies, such as dual-clutch transmission systems, to improve vehicle performance and efficiency. Dual-clutch transmission systems use two separate clutches to pre-select the next gear for ultra-fast, smooth shifts, enhancing performance by reducing power interruption, improving acceleration, and increasing fuel efficiency. For instance, in May 2025, Borg and Beck, a UK-based clutch component manufacturer, launched the HKDCT1000, its first dual-clutch transmission clutch kit designed for 7-speed direct shift gearboxes used in vehicles manufactured by the Volkswagen Group. The kit ensures full fitment readiness with all required accessories and is engineered to match original equipment quality, allowing workshops to offer quick and reliable dual-clutch transmission replacements. The kit improves drivetrain efficiency, delivers smoother shifting for drivers, and expands aftermarket support for modern dual-clutch transmission-equipped vehicles.
In February 2024, The Wharton Automotive Group, a US-based automotive services firm, acquired Competition Clutch Inc. to enhance its product range and market share in the automotive aftermarket. This acquisition integrates Competition Clutch's specialized products and technologies, as they are renowned for high-performance automotive clutches.
Major companies operating in the automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket market report include ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., Eaton Corporation plc, Valeo Clutch Private Limited, Schaeffler AG, Marelli Holdings SpA, BorgWarner Inc., JTEKT Corporation, Svenska Kullagerfabriken group, Nippon Seiko Kabushiki-gaisha (NSK) Ltd., Federal-Mogul Motorparts Ltd., New Technology Network (NTN) Corporation, Timken India Limited, RBC Bearings Inc., ILJIN Holdings Co. Ltd., Mahle GmbH, Nachi America Inc., Luoyang LYC Bearing Co. Ltd., Fabricas Europeo de Rodamientos SA, ACDelco, C&U Americas Group
North America was the largest region in the automotive bearing and clutch component afterMarket in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The automotive bearing and clutch component aftermarket market consists of sales of lubricants and greases, pilot bearings, clutch master cylinders, and friction plates. 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.
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