The global sliding bearing market size reached around USD 1.11 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.90% between 2025 and 2034 to reach nearly USD 2.16 billion by 2034.
The Asia-Pacific is expected to be the leading regional sliding bearing market driven by the expansion of railways in countries like China, India, Thailand, and Japan. Radial sliding bearing is the leading type in the sliding bearing market due to its ability to handle heavy axial and radial loads. Due to its capacity to bear heavy loads and its high-temperature resistance, most sliding bearings are made of metallic materials. Bogie, meanwhile, is the largest application sector in the industry driven by the growing need for cross-country freight transport, which requires custom-designed cars.
The Asia-Pacific is expected to be the leading regional sliding bearing market driven by the expansion of railways in countries like China, India, Thailand, and Japan. Radial sliding bearing is the leading type in the sliding bearing market due to its ability to handle heavy axial and radial loads. Due to its capacity to bear heavy loads and its high-temperature resistance, most sliding bearings are made of metallic materials. Bogie, meanwhile, is the largest application sector in the industry driven by the growing need for cross-country freight transport, which requires custom-designed cars.
Global Sliding Bearing Market Properties and Applications
Sliding bearing is a lightweight bearing, which creates a sliding friction, with the bearing supported by a sliding surface having air and oil in between to support the occurrence of the sliding movement.By type, the sliding bearing market can be divided into:
- Linear
- Thrust
- Radial
- Angular Contact
- Others
Based on materials, the industry can be bifurcated into:
- Metallic
- Non-Metallic
The sliding bearing market can be broadly categorised based on its applications segments into:
- Engine
- Brakes
- Bogie
- Interior
- Exterior
On the basis of railway types, the industry can be segmented into:
- Locomotive
- Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU)
- Electric Multiple Unit (EMU)
- Coach
- Wagon
- Light Rail and Metro
- High-Speed Train
The report looks into the regional markets of sliding bearings like:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Global Sliding Bearing Market Analysis
The expected growth in the railway infrastructural projects is expected to be the major market driver for sliding bearing in the coming years. The rapidly growing urbanisation is leading to a rising demand for light trains and metros, which is expected to aid the growth of the sliding bearing market in the forecast period. The cost-effectiveness, high-efficiency, and reliability of sliding bearing are expected to support the growth of the sliding bearing market further. However, the market growth might be hindered by the price volatility of raw materials and limited applications of sliding bearing in the railway sector.Competitive Landscape
The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global sliding bearings market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:- SKF
- NTN Corporation
- Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Pampus GmbH
- The Timken Company
- Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
- MinebeaMitsumi Inc.
- RBC Bearings Incorporated
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Global Sliding Bearing Market Analysis
6 North America Sliding Bearing Market Analysis
7 Europe Sliding Bearing Market Analysis
8 Asia-Pacific Sliding Bearing Market Analysis
9 Latin America Sliding Bearing Market Analysis
10 Middle East and Africa Sliding Bearing Market Analysis
11 Market Dynamics
13 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
The key companies featured in this Sliding Bearing market report include:- SKF
- NTN Corporation
- Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Pampus GmbH
- The Timken Company
- Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
- MinebeaMitsumi Inc.
- RBC Bearings Incorporated
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 170 |
| Published | August 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.11 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 2.16 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.9% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 8 |
