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Plain Bearings - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 546 Pages
  • December 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5303916
The global market for Plain Bearings is estimated at US$12.4 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$18.0 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

The growth in the plain bearings market is driven by several factors, including strong focus on efficient heavy-loading systems, rapid industrialization across developing nations, increasing automobile production, shift towards wind energy, and technological advancements. Rising uptake of plain bearings in numerous industries remains a primary driver for the global market, propelling the demand from applications like elevators, production lines and conveyor belts. The high performance and durability makes plain bearings an appealing option for diverse industry verticals such as automotive, aerospace, oilfield machinery, construction, energy, and agricultural/ gardening machinery.

Rising vehicle production on account of increasing demand for traditional automobiles and EVs coupled with favorable regulations and zero-emission initiatives are powering plain bearing demand. The market is slated to move ahead and gain momentum with availability of sophisticated seal and lubrication technologies intended to reduce friction and drive energy efficiency. Product innovations and technological advancements are opening new growth opportunities by leading to smart bearings with enhanced performance and reduced maintenance costs.

The rise of Industry 4.0 along with increasing adoption of emerging technologies are augmenting the demand for plain bearings with capability to collect process data to support monitoring and predictive maintenance applications. These factors collectively ensure the steady expansion of the plain bearings market, addressing the evolving needs of industries for reliable and cost-effective bearing solutions.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Journal Plain Bearings segment, which is expected to reach US$8.2 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 6.3%. The Linear Plain Bearings segment is also set to grow at 5.3% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, estimated at $1.5 Billion in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 6.9% CAGR to reach $5.5 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Plain Bearings Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Plain Bearings Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Plain Bearings Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as GGB Bearing Technology, Minebea Mitsumi Inc., NSK Ltd., and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Select Competitors (Total 123 Featured):

  • GGB Bearing Technology
  • Minebea Mitsumi Inc.
  • NSK Ltd.
  • NTN Corporation
  • RBC Bearings Incorporated
  • Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
  • SGL Group
  • SKF Group
  • THK Co. Ltd.
  • Timken Company

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Plain Bearings: The Humble Technology Powered by Unabated Evolution & Innovations
  • Global Plain Bearings Market to Record Friction-Free & High-Torque Growth Ahead: Prospects & Outlook
  • Interesting Dynamics Oiling Global Market for Decent Growth
  • Analysis by Type
  • World Plain Bearings Market by Type (2024 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Journal Plain Bearings, Linear Plain Bearings, Thrust Plain Bearings, and Other Plain Bearings Types
  • Analysis by End-Use
  • World Plain Bearings Market by End-Use (2024 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Automotive End-Use, Industrial End-Use, Aerospace End-Use, Energy End-Use, Construction Machinery End-Use, Oilfield Machinery End-Use, and Other End-Uses
  • Regional Analysis
  • World Plain Bearings Market by Region (2024 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Developed and Developing Regions
  • World Plain Bearings Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR (Revenues) for 2023-2030: China, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Canada, USA, Europe, and Japan
  • Developed & Developing Regions Keeping Global Plain Bearings Market in Motion
  • Global Economic Update
  • Navigating the New Normal: From Pandemic to Endemic COVID-19 and Beyond
  • Finding a Way to Steer the Inflation Challenge: A Global Economic Perspective
  • Global Oil Prices Remain Nervous Amid Acute Geopolitical Uncertainty & Tensions that Heighten Threat of Market Shocks: Global Average Annual Brent Crude Oil Price (In US$ Per Barrel) for Years 2017 through 2025F
  • While Still Not in the Comfort Zone, the Expected Steeper Fall in Inflation in 2024 Can Cushion Economic Growth by Easing Financial Conditions: Global Headline Inflation Rates (In %) for the Years 2019 through 2025F
  • Flat Growth for 2024 & A Possible Soft Landing, as the Global Economy Attempts to Balance Recovery While Navigating Through Wars, Political Conflicts & Inflation: World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2022 Through 2025
  • How the Automotive, Aerospace, Construction & Heavy Machinery Industries Were Impacted by the Pandemic & What’s the New Normal?
  • Global Construction Spending (In US$ Trillion) for the Years 2019, 2020, & 2021
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Plain Bearings - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
  • Bearings: Essential Components for Reducing Friction in Contemporary Mechanical Equipment
  • Bearings - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Plain Bearings: An Introduction
  • Journal Bearings: A Key Product Segment
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Influencer/Product/Technology Insights
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Salient Trends Favoring Steady Growth in Global Bearing Industry
  • Key Growth Pointers for the Bearings Industry
  • Spotlight on China as a Major Market for Bearings
  • Plain Bearings Slide towards Brighter Future with Advancements
  • Delving into Upsides & Downsides of Self-Lubricating Plain Bearings
  • Are Bearings Ready for Industry 4.0?
  • Market to Witness Unconventional Growth for Smart Bearings as Adoption of Predictive Analytics in Failure & Maintenance Rises on the Back of IIoT: Global Breakdown of Investments in Manufacturing IoT (in US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2026
  • Bright Outlook for Automotive Bearings
  • Auto Production Halts Induced by Chip Shortages Hobbles Much Awaited Recovery
  • Global Motor Vehicle Production in Million Units: 2017-2023
  • Automotive Bearings Market & Its Dynamics
  • Strong Outlook for Automotive Aftermarket to Benefit Demand for Bearings
  • Plain Bearings Powering the Automotive Industry
  • Bearings Industry Faces a New Challenge amid EV Boom & Recovery in Automotive Industry
  • World Electric Vehicles (EVs) Market Analysis of Annual Sales in '000 Units for Years 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2026
  • Plain Bearings: A Cornerstone Technology for Industrial Machinery
  • Lighter, Smarter Transport Vehicles to Usher in Opportunities for Innovative 3D Printed & Smart Bearing Solutions in Railway & Aerospace Industries
  • Smart Bearings to Benefit from the Expected Investments in Rail Transport Infrastructure: Global Rail Transport Network by Length (In Kilometers) by Country for the Years 2020
% of Rail Network Electrified in Europe by Country for the Year 2023
  • Steady Recovery in Commercial Aviation Provides the Foundation for a Stronger Outlook for the Market Through 2025
  • The Much Awaited Recovery of the Commercial Aviation Sector From the Pandemic to Spur Opportunities for Propeller Manufacturers: Global Aviation Sector Service Revenues (In US$ Billion) for Years 2018 through 2024
  • Plain Bearings Buoying the Aerospace Industry
  • Growing Electricity Consumption Spurs Growth in Bearings Demand
  • Global Energy Generation Mix (in %) for 2018 and 2050
  • Global Electricity Consumption (In Exajoules) for Years 2020, 2025. 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045 and 2050
  • Global Energy Consumption (Billion toe) by Country/Region (1995, 2017 and 2040): Breakdown for USA, China, India, Russia, Brazil, EU, Middle East and Rest of World
  • Aging Energy Infrastructure & the Resulting Rise in Power Infrastructure Upgrades & Utility Digitalization Drives Opportunities for Growth in the Market
  • Spending Gaps & Deficits Highlights the Urgency of Upgrades & Modernization: Cumulative Global Infrastructure Spending Gap 2018-2040 (In US$ Billion)
  • Wind Energy Remains at the Heart of Sustainable Energy Transition: Manufacturers Focus on Bearing Innovations to Address Increasing Installation of Advanced Wind Turbines
  • Global Wind Power Generation (in TWh) for 2015-2024
  • Global Cumulative Wind Energy Installations Needed to Meet Net Zero Goals by 2050 (In GW) for Years 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030
  • Hydrodynamic Plain Bearings to Handle High Torque Density
  • Construction Industry Prospects to Have an Impact on the Bearings Market
  • Global Construction Spending (in US$ Trillion) for the Years 2020-2028
  • World Urban Population in Million and as Percentage of Total Population for the Period 1950-2050P
  • Home Renovations & Need for Better Buildings for Post Pandemic Living to Spur Opportunities in the Construction Machinery Sector
  • Plain Bearings have Strong Foundation for Construction Equipment
  • Strong Outlook for Autonomous Farm Equipment to Benefit Demand in the Agriculture End-Use Segment
  • Growing Use of Autonomous Farm Equipment Expands the Addressable Market Opportunity for Bearings in the Agriculture End-Use Sector: Global Opportunity for Autonomous Farm Equipment (In US$ Billion) for Years 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027
  • Continuous Innovation Remains Crucial for Market Growth
  • Plain Bearing Supply Chain Challenges Warrant Strategies to Navigate the Landscape
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Plain Bearings Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Journal Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Journal Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Journal Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Linear Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Linear Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Linear Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Thrust Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Thrust Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Thrust Plain Bearings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Plain Bearing Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World Historic Review for Other Plain Bearing Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Plain Bearing Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive End-use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: World Historic Review for Automotive End-use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Automotive End-use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Industrial End-use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: World Historic Review for Industrial End-use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Industrial End-use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 24: World Historic Review for Aerospace End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Aerospace End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Energy End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 27: World Historic Review for Energy End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Energy End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Machinery End-use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 30: World Historic Review for Construction Machinery End-use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 31: World 16-Year Perspective for Construction Machinery End-use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oilfield Machinery End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 33: World Historic Review for Oilfield Machinery End-Use by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 34: World 16-Year Perspective for Oilfield Machinery End-Use by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 36: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 37: World 16-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Plain Bearings Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Plain Bearings Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Plain Bearings Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Plain Bearings Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCE
GERMANY
  • Plain Bearings Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALYUNITED KINGDOMSPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Plain Bearings Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
INDIASOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICLATIN AMERICAARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAMIDDLE EASTAFRICAIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

  • GGB Bearing Technology
  • Minebea Mitsumi Inc.
  • NSK Ltd.
  • NTN Corporation
  • RBC Bearings Incorporated
  • Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
  • SGL Group
  • SKF Group
  • THK Co. Ltd.
  • Timken Company

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