Automotive Wheel Bearings Market Statistics, Trends, and Key Players by 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Automotive Wheel Bearings Market covers analysis By Product Type (Ball Bearings, Roller Bearings, Tapered Roller Bearings, Precision Ball Bearings, Others); Application (Engine, Transmission System, Suspension, Wheel Hub, Steering System, Others); Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicle, Two-Wheeler) and Geography

  • Report Date : Oct 2025
  • Report Code : TIPAT100001346
  • Category : Automotive and Transportation
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150
Page Updated: Sep 2024

The automotive wheel bearings market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.9% during 2023–2031. The evolution of advanced technologies and the introduction of high-end vehicles is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Automotive Wheel Bearings Market Analysis

  • The market for automotive wheel bearings is expanding steadily due to factors such as growing vehicle production, increased demand for fuel-efficient cars, and advancements in technology for bearing materials and design.
  • Lightweight wheel bearings significantly aid vehicle weight reduction. To remain competitive and meet new standards, wheel bearing manufacturers are focusing on employing more advanced techniques and reduced tolerance in their manufacturing processes.
  • Furthermore, due to increased rigidity, weightlessness, and durability, lightweight wheel bearings are highly sought after in modern cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
  • Thus, the automotive wheel-bearing market is anticipated to grow as a result of the increased emphasis on vehicle weight reduction.

Automotive Wheel Bearings Market Overview

  • The Automotive Wheel Bearing Market is driven by the steady rise in global vehicle production as a result of rising consumer demand for automobiles.
  • Critical parts used in car construction, such as wheel bearings, are in greater demand as more vehicles are produced. Automotive technology is always evolving, and this has resulted in the creation of new solutions, such as robust, effective, and dependable hub-bearing solutions. Innovations include lightweight materials, sophisticated lubrication systems, and precision manufacturing techniques.
  • By encouraging the use of advanced hub bearings, these technological advancements enhance the functionality, durability, and safety of automobiles.
  •  Additionally, customers prefer to keep their old cars as second vehicles, which also significantly drives the need for maintenance and fuel in the automotive wheel bearing market.

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Automotive Wheel Bearings Market: Strategic Insights

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Automotive Wheel Bearings Market Drivers and Opportunities

Increasing Automobile Production to Favor the Market

  • The manufacturing of wheel bearings for automobiles has expanded in tandem with the production of two-wheelers, specialty vehicles, and automobiles.
  • These wheel bearings are advantageous to vehicles because they allow wheels to spin with the least amount of resistance while driving over different kinds of terrain and through potholes. In mining operations, which take place in dusty, polluted environments, off-highway trucks, and other specialized vehicles are frequently used.
  • Technological advancement, such as the addition of sensors to car wheel bearings, allows users to evaluate the vehicle's stability and quality while safeguarding users against adverse weather conditions.
  • The market's demand is stimulated by the initiative for environmentally friendly mobility and the large investment made in expanding the infrastructure for public road transportation.

Growing Adoption of Sensor Wheel Bearing Units

  • Urbanization, rising disposable income in developing markets, and technological advancements and performance are driving a significant shift in the automotive industry's growth.
  • Incorporating sensor units into wheel bearings is the among automotive industry to improve performance.
  • The automotive wheel applications are where sensor wheel bearings are most commonly used. The majority of automotive hub unit wheel bearings come with speed sensors, which transmit wheel speed information to the traction control and anti-lock brake systems (ABS) of light- and two-wheeled vehicles.

Automotive Wheel Bearings Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the automotive wheel bearings market analysis are product type, application, and vehicle type.

  • Based on product type, the automotive wheel bearings market is divided into ball bearings, roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, precision ball bearings, and others.
  • Based on application, the automotive wheel bearings market is divided into the engine, transmission systems, suspension, wheel hub, steering system, and others.
  • Based on vehicle type, the automotive wheel bearings market is divided into passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers.

Automotive Wheel Bearings Market Share Analysis by Geography

  • The automotive wheel bearings market report comprises a detailed analysis of five major geographic regions, which includes current and historical market size and forecasts for 2021 to 2031, covering North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South & Central America.
  • Each region is further sub-segmented into respective countries. This report provides analysis and forecasts of 18+ countries, covering automotive wheel bearings market dynamics such as drivers, trends, and opportunities that are impacting the markets at the regional level.
  • Also, the report covers PEST analysis, which involves the study of major factors that influence the automotive wheel bearings market in these regions.

Automotive Wheel Bearings Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Automotive Wheel Bearings Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at The Insight Partners. This section also discusses Automotive Wheel Bearings Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Automotive Wheel Bearings Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 6.9%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Product Type
  • Ball Bearings
  • Roller Bearings
  • Tapered Roller Bearings
  • Precision Ball Bearings
By Application
  • Engine
  • Transmission System
  • Suspension
  • Wheel Hub
  • Steering System
By Vehicle Type
  • Passenger Cars
  • Commercial Vehicle
  • Two-Wheeler
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Iljin Bearing Co. Ltd.
  • JTEKT Corporation
  • Mahle GmbH
  • Nachi Fujikoshi Corp.
  • NSK Ltd.
  • NTN Corporation
  • ORS Bearings
  • Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
  • The Timken Company

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    The Automotive Wheel Bearings Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.


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    Automotive Wheel Bearings Market News and Recent Developments

    The automotive wheel bearings market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the automotive wheel bearings market are listed below:

    • NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, has announced the addition of 19 new product SKUs to the BCA aftermarket product line. BCA’s February and March releases include wheel bearings and hub assemblies for import and domestic applications and represent premium coverage for over 7.3 million vehicles in operation, including four first-to-market offerings announced in February. (Source: NTN Corporation, Company Website, March 2023)
    • The Timken Company, a global industrial leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, has reached an agreement to acquire Spinea, s.r.o. (Spinea), a European technology leader and manufacturer of highly engineered cycloidal reduction gears and actuators. Spinea's solutions primarily serve high-precision automation and robotics applications in the factory automation sector. (Source: The Timken Company, Company Website, April 2022)

    Automotive Wheel Bearings Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

    The “Automotive Wheel Bearings Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

    • Automotive wheel bearings market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
    • Automotive wheel bearings market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
    • Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
    • Automotive wheel bearings market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
    • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments in the automotive wheel bearings market
    • Detailed company profiles

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    The leading players operating in the automotive wheel bearings market are Iljin Bearing Co. Ltd., JTEKT Corporation, Mahle GmbH, Nachi Fujikoshi Corp., NSK Ltd., NTN Corporation, ORS Bearings, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, and The Timken Company.
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    What are the future trends of the automotive wheel bearings market?
    An increase in sales of high-end vehicles is anticipated to play a significant role in the global automotive wheel bearings market in the coming years.
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    The global automotive wheel bearings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period 2023 - 2031.
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    What are the driving factors impacting the global automotive wheel bearings market?
    The rapid technological advancement in the automotive sector is one of the major factors driving the automotive wheel bearings market.
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    1. Iljin Bearing Co. Ltd.
    2. JTEKT Corporation
    3. Mahle GmbH
    4. Nachi Fujikoshi Corp.
    5. NSK Ltd.
    6. NTN Corporation
    7. ORS Bearings
    8. Schaeffler AG.
    9. THE TIMKEN COMPANY
    10. Wafangdian Bearing Group Co. Ltd.

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