Market Overview:
The global linear ball bearings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for linear ball bearings from various end-use industries, such as automotive, medical devices, and others. In terms of type, the ceramic segment is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period owing to its properties such as high hardness and wear resistance. In terms of application, the automotive industry is expected to hold a major share in the global linear ball bearings market during the forecast period. This can be attributed to factors such as rising demand for passenger cars and commercial vehicles across regions.
Product Definition:
A linear ball bearing is a rolling-element bearing that uses balls to maintain the separation between the bearings races. Linear ball bearings are used in applications where accuracy and low friction are required, such as in precision instruments, machine tools, and aerospace equipment.
Ceramic:
Ceramic is a solid material that is resistant to heat, electricity and chemicals. The most common types of ceramics are porcelain, ceramic tiles, and glass. Ceramic materials are used in various end-use industries including building & construction (residential or commercial), electrical & electronics, automotive industry and medical devices among others.
Stainless:
Stainless steel is a chromium-free alloy of iron and nickel, which has widespread applications in the automotive industry. It possesses various beneficial properties such as high corrosion resistance, strength, hardness along with low maintenance costs. The global linear ball bearings market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to its increasing usage in Linear Ball Bearings (LBB).
The LBBs are used for vertical movement of machinery parts on account of their light weight.
Application Insights:
The automotive industry was the largest application segment in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growth of this market can be attributed to increasing demand for vehicles with improved performance and reliability. In addition, technological advancements such as 4D printing are further driving the demand for these products in this application segment.
Linear ball bearings find applications across a wide range of industries including aerospace & defense, medical devices, tool grinding machines, drilling machines among others. The growing use of ceramic balls bearing in precision engineering is one of the key factors responsible for their higher penetration rate across various industries compared to other types of bearings. Ceramic balls provide high accuracy while reducing friction resulting in increased production rates which are expected to drive their demand over the forecast period.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The region is home to several emerging economies, including China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam. These countries are witnessing strong economic growth owing to various factors such as rapid industrialization and urbanization; increasing population; advancements in living standards due to rising disposable income of people; expansion of manufacturing sector mainly automotive industry due to low labor cost along with growing consumer demand for vehicles on account of increasing population.
The ceramic bearing was first manufactured in Japan by Yashiro Corporation which later introduced it globally through its subsidiary company bearing name -Yaskawa Electric Co., Ltd.-in 2015.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand from the automotive industry
- Growing demand for miniaturization in various industries
- Rising popularity of precision linear ball bearings in medical and optical applications
- Technological advancements that have led to the development of new and innovative products 5. Growing demand for low-friction, high-performance linear ball bearings
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Linear Ball Bearings Market Research Report
By Type
Ceramic, Stainless, Others
By Application
Automotive Industry, Drilling Machines, Tool Grinders, Medical Devices, Others
By Companies
SKF, TBI MOTION, INA, MPS, NBB, THK, NIPPON BEARIN, Misumi, IKO, Koyo, TIMKEN, Ningbo Yinzhou Weixing Bearing Co, HEPHAIST SEIKO CO., LTD
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
241
Number of Tables & Figures
169
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Linear Ball Bearings Market Report Segments:
The global Linear Ball Bearings market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Ceramic, Stainless, Others
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Automotive Industry, Drilling Machines, Tool Grinders, Medical Devices, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- SKF
- TBI MOTION
- INA
- MPS
- NBB
- THK
- NIPPON BEARIN
- Misumi
- IKO
- Koyo
- TIMKEN
- Ningbo Yinzhou Weixing Bearing Co
- HEPHAIST SEIKO CO., LTD
Highlights of The Linear Ball Bearings Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Ceramic
- Stainless
- Others
- By Application:
- Automotive Industry
- Drilling Machines
- Tool Grinders
- Medical Devices
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Linear Ball Bearings Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Linear ball bearings are a type of bearing that uses balls to move the component. They are most commonly used in machines that need to move quickly and smoothly, such as motors and gears.
Some of the key players operating in the linear ball bearings market are SKF, TBI MOTION, INA, MPS, NBB, THK, NIPPON BEARIN, Misumi, IKO, Koyo, TIMKEN, Ningbo Yinzhou Weixing Bearing Co, HEPHAIST SEIKO CO., LTD.
The linear ball bearings market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Linear Ball Bearings Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Linear Ball Bearings Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Linear Ball Bearings Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Linear Ball Bearings Market Forecast
4.5.1. Linear Ball Bearings Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Linear Ball Bearings Market Size (000 Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Linear Ball Bearings Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Linear Ball Bearings Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
5.3. Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
5.3.1. Ceramic
5.3.2. Stainless
5.3.3. Others
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type
6. Global Linear Ball Bearings Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
6.3. Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
6.3.1. Automotive Industry
6.3.2. Drilling Machines
6.3.3. Tool Grinders
6.3.4. Medical Devices
6.3.5. Others
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application
7. Global Linear Ball Bearings Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
7.3. Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel
7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
7.3.2. Aftermarket
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel
8. Global Linear Ball Bearings Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
8.1. Market Trends
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
8.3. Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Europe
8.3.4. Asia Pacific
8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
8.6. Global Linear Ball Bearings Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. North America Linear Ball Bearings Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.2. North America Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. North America Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
9.4.1. Automotive Industry
9.4.2. Drilling Machines
9.4.3. Tool Grinders
9.4.4. Medical Devices
9.4.5. Others
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
9.7. North America Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
9.7.1. Ceramic
9.7.2. Stainless
9.7.3. Others
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.10.4. By Sales Channel
9.11. North America Linear Ball Bearings Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Latin America Linear Ball Bearings Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Latin America Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Latin America Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
10.4.1. Automotive Industry
10.4.2. Drilling Machines
10.4.3. Tool Grinders
10.4.4. Medical Devices
10.4.5. Others
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
10.7. Latin America Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
10.7.1. Ceramic
10.7.2. Stainless
10.7.3. Others
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.10.4. By Sales Channel
10.11. Latin America Linear Ball Bearings Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Europe Linear Ball Bearings Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Europe Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. France
11.2.3. Italy
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Russia
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Europe Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
11.4.1. Automotive Industry
11.4.2. Drilling Machines
11.4.3. Tool Grinders
11.4.4. Medical Devices
11.4.5. Others
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
11.7. Europe Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
11.7.1. Ceramic
11.7.2. Stainless
11.7.3. Others
11.8. Basi Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.10.4. By Sales Channel
11.11. Europe Linear Ball Bearings Demand Share, 2019-2026
12. Asia Pacific Linear Ball Bearings Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Asia Pacific Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. Japan
12.2.3. South Korea
12.2.4. India
12.2.5. Australia
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Asia Pacific Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
12.4.1. Automotive Industry
12.4.2. Drilling Machines
12.4.3. Tool Grinders
12.4.4. Medical Devices
12.4.5. Others
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
12.7. Asia Pacific Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
12.7.1. Ceramic
12.7.2. Stainless
12.7.3. Others
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.10.4. By Sales Channel
12.11. Asia Pacific Linear Ball Bearings Demand Share, 2019-2026
13. Middle East & Africa Linear Ball Bearings Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
13.2. Middle East & Africa Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
13.2.2. South Africa
13.2.3. UAE
13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.4. Middle East & Africa Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
13.4.1. Automotive Industry
13.4.2. Drilling Machines
13.4.3. Tool Grinders
13.4.4. Medical Devices
13.4.5. Others
13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
13.7. Middle East & Africa Linear Ball Bearings Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
13.7.1. Ceramic
13.7.2. Stainless
13.7.3. Others
13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
13.10.1. By Country
13.10.2. By Product Type
13.10.3. By Application
13.10.4. By Sales Channel
13.11. Middle East & Africa Linear Ball Bearings Demand Share, 2019-2026
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Global Linear Ball Bearings Market: Market Share Analysis
14.2. Linear Ball Bearings Distributors and Customers
14.3. Linear Ball Bearings Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.4. Company Profiles (Details Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.4.1. SKF
14.4.1.1. Overview
14.4.1.2. Financials
14.4.1.3. Developments
14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.2. TBI MOTION
14.4.2.1. Overview
14.4.2.2. Financials
14.4.2.3. Developments
14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.3. INA
14.4.3.1. Overview
14.4.3.2. Financials
14.4.3.3. Developments
14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.4. MPS
14.4.4.1. Overview
14.4.4.2. Financials
14.4.4.3. Developments
14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.5. NBB
14.4.5.1. Overview
14.4.5.2. Financials
14.4.5.3. Developments
14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.6. THK
14.4.6.1. Overview
14.4.6.2. Financials
14.4.6.3. Developments
14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.7. NIPPON BEARIN
14.4.7.1. Overview
14.4.7.2. Financials
14.4.7.3. Developments
14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.8. Misumi
14.4.8.1. Overview
14.4.8.2. Financials
14.4.8.3. Developments
14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.9. IKO
14.4.9.1. Overview
14.4.9.2. Financials
14.4.9.3. Developments
14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.10. Koyo
14.4.10.1. Overview
14.4.10.2. Financials
14.4.10.3. Developments
14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.11. TIMKEN
14.4.11.1. Overview
14.4.11.2. Financials
14.4.11.3. Developments
14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.12. Ningbo Yinzhou Weixing Bearing Co
14.4.12.1. Overview
14.4.12.2. Financials
14.4.12.3. Developments
14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.13. HEPHAIST SEIKO CO., LTD
14.4.13.1. Overview
14.4.13.2. Financials
14.4.13.3. Developments
14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.14. COMPANY 14
14.4.14.1. Overview
14.4.14.2. Financials
14.4.14.3. Developments
14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.15. COMPANY 15
14.4.15.1. Overview
14.4.15.2. Financials
14.4.15.3. Developments
14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.16. COMPANY 16
14.4.16.1. Overview
14.4.16.2. Financials
14.4.16.3. Developments
14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.17. COMPANY 17
14.4.17.1. Overview
14.4.17.2. Financials
14.4.17.3. Developments
14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.18. COMPANY 18
14.4.18.1. Overview
14.4.18.2. Financials
14.4.18.3. Developments
14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.19. COMPANY 19
14.4.19.1. Overview
14.4.19.2. Financials
14.4.19.3. Developments
14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.20. COMPANY 20
14.4.20.1. Overview
14.4.20.2. Financials
14.4.20.3. Developments
14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook
