Market Insights
The food & beverage bearings market was estimated at USD 2.5 billion in 2020 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during 2021-2026 to reach USD 3.2 billion in 2026.

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Market Dynamics
The food & beverage industry has witnessed remarkable growth in the last decade on account of changing consumer shopping habits, fast-paced lifestyles, increasing participation of women in the workplace, and economic growth across the developing economies. The mirror effect of this phenomenon can be noticed in the sales growth of equipment used in the food & beverage industry. As the food & beverage industry is getting fiercely competitive, a few challenges are significantly impacting the overall market outlook, such as stringent regulatory standards, increase in outputs, a reduction in cost, and sustainability.
Equipment suppliers in the food & beverage industry are highly focused on meeting the current industry challenges in cooperation with parts/component suppliers. Bearing is one of the key components which plays a vital role in the proper functioning of packaging and processing equipment used in the F&B industry. All the key players in the F&B bearings market are delivering solutions that can meet the regulatory standards and assist the industry in reducing the overall cost of operation along with improved outputs.
Market Drivers
Major factors driving the food & beverage bearings market are rapidly shifting consumer eating habits, increasing disposable income of consumers in both developed and developing economies, a surge in the demand from the existing fleet of equipment, and a growing need for reliable and cost-effective bearings from the equipment suppliers.
Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Bearing Type Analysis
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Ball Bearings {Deep Groove Ball Bearings, Angular Contact Ball Bearing, and Others} and Roller Bearings {Cylindrical Roller Bearing, Tapered Roller Bearing, and Spherical Roller Bearing}
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Ball bearing is expected to remain the larger and faster-growing market segment during the forecast period.
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Material Type Analysis
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Metallic Bearings, Non-Metallic Bearings, and Hybrid Bearings
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Non-metallic bearings hold the dominating position in the market.
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Application Type Analysis
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Bakery & Confectionery; Meat, Poultry & Seafood; Dairy Products; Beverages; and Others
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Among these, beverages hold the largest share of the pie.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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Europe is expected to remain the largest market for food & beverage bearings during the forecast period in terms of regions.
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By Bearing Type
The food & beverage bearings market is segmented as equipment type, bearing type, material type, application type, end-user type, and region. Based on the bearing type, ball bearing is expected to remain the larger and faster-growing market segment during the forecast period. Ball bearings are used across the equipment used in the packaging and processing of food & beverages. Ball bearings are further segmented into deep groove ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, and others.
By Material Type
Based on the material type, the market is segmented as metallic bearings, non-metallic bearings, and hybrid bearings. Non-metallic bearings hold the dominating position in the market. Non-metallic bearings are extremely corrosion- and chemical-resistant. Further, non-metallic bearings do not transfer heat to other mechanical equipment and are self-lubricating; thus, they eliminate the possibility of failures from lack of maintenance.
By Application Type
Based on the application type, the food & beverage bearing market is segmented as Bakery & Confectionery; Meat, Poultry & Seafood; Dairy Products; Beverages; and Others. Among these, beverages hold the largest share of the pie. Bearings are used to reduce energy losses resulting from friction in moving machine parts and to enhance the efficiency and speed of the machines. A wide variety of bearings are available in the market for the beverage industry. Non-metallic bearings are the most common, as they offer high performance with extended operating life.
Regional Insights
Europe is expected to remain the largest market for food & beverage bearings during the forecast period in terms of regions. The food & beverage bearing market in Europe is also expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period. Germany, France, and Italy are the major demand generators in the region. North America holds the second leading position driven by the USA. Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth in the global food & beverage bearings market owing to significant economic developments in the key economies such as China, India, South Korea, and ASEAN countries.

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Key Players
In the presence of established international and regional vendors, the global food & beverage bearing market is highly diversified and competitive. Developing products aligning with stringent regulatory standards, development of cost-competitive products, and wide geographical presence are some of the key factors which industry players are targeting to get the competitive edge in the market.
The following are some of the key players active in the food & beverage bearings market:
- ABB Group
- AST Bearings
- LYC Bearings
- NSK
- NTN
- Rubix
- Schaeffler
- SKF
- Timken
- TMB
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Research Methodology
This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s Food & Beverage Bearings market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2021 to 2026. After a continuous interest in our automotive bearings market report from the industry stakeholders, we have tried to further accentuate our research scope to the food & beverage bearings market in order to provide the most crystal-clear picture of the market. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.
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Report Features
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Product portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The food & beverage bearings market is segmented into the following categories:
By Equipment Type
By Bearing Type
- Ball Bearings
- Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW
- Bearing Type Analysis: Deep Groove Ball Bearings, Angular Contact Ball Bearings, and Others
- Roller Bearing
- Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW
- Bearing Type Analysis: Cylindrical Roller Bearings, Tapered Roller Bearings, and Spherical Roller Bearings
By Material Type
- Metallic Bearings
- Non-Metallic Bearings
- Hybrid Bearings
By Application Type
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Meat, Poultry & Seafood
- Dairy Products
- Beverages
- Others
By End-User Type
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

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