Roller Bearings Market Report 2026

The roller bearings market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $23.2 billion in 2025 to $24.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in automotive production, expansion of industrial machinery usage, rising construction equipment demand, increased agricultural mechanization, development of heavy duty manufacturing equipment.

The roller bearings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.59 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle drivetrain growth, expansion of renewable energy equipment, rising industrial automation adoption, increased infrastructure development, demand for low maintenance machinery. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for high load capacity bearings, rising use of advanced bearing materials, increased focus on extended service life, higher adoption of sealed and lubricated bearings, demand for application specific bearing designs.

The increasing vehicle production is expected to drive the growth of the roller bearings market in the coming years. Vehicle production refers to the manufacturing of motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles, in factories or assembly plants. The rise in vehicle production is fueled by economic growth in developing countries, higher consumer purchasing power, and government incentives supporting the adoption of electric vehicles. Roller bearings play a critical role in vehicles by reducing friction and wear between moving parts, ensuring smoother operation and extending component lifespan. For example, in March 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), an Italy-based organization representing major European motor vehicle manufacturers, reported that global car output rose 10.2% to 76 million units. Production increases were observed across key regions, with the European Union exceeding 12.1 million units (+11%), China surpassing 25.3 million units (+9%), the United States reaching 7.6 million units (+8.5%), and Japan producing over 7.7 million units (+17.4%), reflecting strong manufacturing momentum in the automotive industry. Consequently, the growing vehicle production is fueling the expansion of the roller bearings market.

Leading companies in the roller bearings market are focusing on the development of innovative products, such as super precision cylindrical roller bearings, to enhance performance and ensure high-speed and high-accuracy reliability in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and machinery. Super precision cylindrical roller bearings are designed for high performance, offering exceptional accuracy, rigidity, and load-carrying capacity. For instance, in March 2024, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, a German manufacturer of roller bearings, introduced the new NJ23-ILR series of cylindrical roller bearings, specifically developed for heavy-duty industrial gearboxes and construction machinery. The NJ23-ILR series features a 24% increase in dynamic load rating compared to its predecessor, significantly extending its operational lifespan. Additionally, the NJ23-ILR bearings are interchangeable with existing DIN 5412-1 designs, making replacements in various applications straightforward without the need for extensive modifications. These new products demonstrate Schaeffler's commitment to enhancing performance and sustainability in bearing technology across diverse industrial applications.

In February 2023, The Timken Company, a US manufacturer of roller bearings, acquired American Roller Bearing Company for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Timken's portfolio of engineered bearing solutions, enhance its presence in the U.S. market, and improve its competitive position by leveraging ARB's established aftermarket business and customer base. American Roller Bearing Company is a U.S.-based firm that specializes in the manufacture of roller bearings.

Major companies operating in the roller bearings market are Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, JTEKT Corporation, SKF AB, NSK Ltd., The Timken Company, Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., RBC Bearings Incorporated, IKO International Inc., National Engineering Industries Ltd., Wafangdian Bearing Group, NTN Bearing Corporation, NRB Bearings Limited, Fersa Bearings, Zhejiang Tianma Bearing Group, Luoyang LYC Bearing Co. Ltd., Bimetal Bearings Limited, Menon Bearings Limited, HCH Bearing, ISB Industries, Galaxy Bearings Limited, MBP Bearings Pvt. Ltd., Harbin Bearing Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

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

The roller bearings market consists of sales of barrel roller bearings, gear bearings, deep groove ball bearings, and self-aligning ball 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.

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