Slewing Bearing Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Gear Types (Internal Gear, External Gear, Un geared), By Design (Cross Roller Slewing Ring Bearing, Bi-angular roller or Taper, Single-row Four Point Contact Ball Slewing Ring Bearing, Four and eight-point contact ball, Three-row Roller Slewing Ring Bearings, Double-row Ball Slewing Ring Bearings), By Applications (Medical Equipment, Radar, Excavation Industry, Construction Industry, Wind Turbines, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Slewing Bearing Market Size:

The Slewing Bearing Market is expected to grow from USD 7.451 billion in 2025 to USD 9.660 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 5.33%.

Slewing ring bearings, or turntable bearings, are ball or roller-style bearings composed of two concentric rings either of which may include a gear. In other words, slewing bearings comprise an inner ring and an outer ring, one of which usually incorporates a gear. They offer an optimum power transfer with an easy and quick connection between nearby machine components. The bearing, in conjunction with the rolling components are designed to accommodate single or multiple loads acting in any direction. The slewing bearing has a variety of structural types to meet its requirements and can meet the needs of the main engine function with different manufacturing accuracy levels.

This type of bearing enhances load support and power transmission in all directions and is typically employed to support heavy loads for slow applications and large equipment such as earth excavators and construction cranes. They provide an ideal solution for the optimal economy in a given envelope dimension; heavy-duty applications requiring significant load-carrying capacity; designs where precise positioning is critical; and unique requirements of wind turbines. Slewing bearings offer a wide variety of solutions in a variety of applications, including- aerospace and defense; Heavy equipment; Industrial machinery;  Medical systems; Mining; Oil & gas; Renewable energy; Robotics; and Semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

By type, the external gear type slewing bearings has the highest global market share, and it is expected to generate high revenue. The internal gear type slewing bearings is also expected to generate noticeable revenue. Geographically, the Asia Pacific Slewing Bearings market is anticipated to have tremendous growth in the global market, during the projected period. Rising activities of renewable energy projects in Asian countries such as China, India, and South Korea are expected to fuel the demand for slewing bearings in the Asian market. The North American region holds the highest share in the slewing bearings market, during the forecasted period. Again, a massive expansion in construction activities in European economies such as France and Germany is also expected to propel the growth of the European market. 

Slewing Bearing Market Growth Factors:

• Cost-efficient and versatile

The significantly rising infrastructural activities which use machinery and equipment like cranes, forklifts, pilling machines, and concrete pump tracks, use bearings extensively. Along with it elevators, escalators, and walkways run on these bearings. As these activities expand and modernize, the slewing bearing market is expected to attract demand.

Slewing ring bearings with large diameters are essential components in a variety of applications. Tank turrets, missile launchers, communication antennae, precision radar antennas, and gun mounts are all examples of military usage. Aerial lifts, hydraulic excavators, boom cranes, and tunnel boring machinery are all common business applications. 

They are also used in healthcare services like- stretchers, medical sports equipment for physiotherapy, and many more. As healthcare services expand, the bearing market will also expand.

• Industrial uses

Industries are machine-extensive in nature. As the demand for industrial machinery like- distillery, track devices, PLC laboratory trainer, CNC Machine center, assembly press, casting cylinders, transport system, mounting system, control panel, and screen lifts rise, the demand for slewing ball bearing is also estimated to rise during the forecast period.

Also, forest machinery needs strong components, for harvesting and wood processing activities. Slewing bearings have an optimized design and have the capacity to work in rough environmental conditions. Also, these highly advanced slewing bearing balls accept the shocks and the high rotating speed of the de-barkers, and the temperature of the boreal or snow forests. The wood industry is generating high growth for bearing markets.

Slewing Bearing Market Restraints:

• Cost structure and raw materials

The slew bearings run on a high-cost structure and also bears maintenance costs like lubrication, contamination, depreciation, and overloading. These factors may lead buyers to look for alternative options, thus slowing the demand and contracting the market. The larger the bearing the higher the cost and lead time. Moreover, the disparity in the availability of raw materials has also slowed down the growth of the market.

The World Bank report on Gulf countries has indicated a slow growth period during 2018 which later picked up during 2019 had also lagged the expansion of the market in the Middle-eastern countries.

Slewing Bearing Market Competitive Insights:

The market leaders for the Slewing Bearing Market are Rollix, SKF, Schaeffler Technologies, AG & Co. KG, Rotek Inc., ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde GmbH, Silverthin Bearing Group. The key players in the market implement growth strategies such as product launches, mergers, and acquisitions, etc. to gain a competitive advantage over their competitors. Slew bearing manufacturers upgrade their products to expand new avenues of the market.

Slewing Bearing Market Segments:

• By Gear Types
  • Internal Gear
  • External Gear
  • Ungeared
• By Design
  • Single-row Four Point Contact Ball Slewing
  • Three-row Roller Bearings
  • Double-row Ball Bearing
  • Cross Roller Bearings
  • Taper Roller Slewing Bearings
  • Others
• By Applications
  • Heavy-Duty Machinery
  • Wind Turbines
  • Mining Equipment
  • Robotics Equipment
  • Medical & Specialty Equipment
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Others

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations

3.7. Strategic Recommendations

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. SLEWING BEARING MARKET BY GEAR TYPES

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Internal Gear

5.3. External Gear

5.4. Ungeared

6. SLEWING BEARING MARKET BY DESIGN

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Single-row Four Point Contact Ball Slewing

6.3. Three-row Roller Bearings

6.4. Double-row Ball Bearing

6.5. Cross Roller Bearings

6.6. Taper Roller Slewing Bearings

6.7. Others

7. SLEWING BEARING MARKET BY APPLICATIONS

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Heavy-Duty Machinery

7.3. Wind Turbines

7.4. Mining Equipment

7.5. Robotics Equipment

7.6. Medical & Specialty Equipment

7.7. Others

8. SLEWING BEARING MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. By Gear Type

8.2.2. By Design

8.2.3. By Application

8.2.4. By Country

8.2.4.1. USA

8.2.4.2. Canada

8.2.4.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. By Gear Type

8.3.2. By Design

8.3.3. By Application

8.3.4. By Country

8.3.4.1. Brazil

8.3.4.2. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. By Gear Type

8.4.2. By Design

8.4.3. By Application

8.4.4. By Country

8.4.4.1. United Kingdom

8.4.4.2. Germany

8.4.4.3. France

8.4.4.4. Italy

8.4.4.5. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. By Gear Type

8.5.2. By Design

8.5.3. By Application

8.5.4. By Country

8.5.4.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.4.2. UAE

8.5.4.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. By Gear Type

8.6.2. By Design

8.6.3. By Application

8.6.4. By Country

8.6.4.1. China

8.6.4.2. India

8.6.4.3. Japan

8.6.4.4. South Korea

8.6.4.5. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Rollix

10.2. SKF Group

10.3. Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

10.4. Rotek Inc.

10.5. ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde GmbH

10.6. Silverthin Bearing Group

10.7. The Timken Company

10.8. NTN Corporation

10.9. Liebherr Group

10.10. Kaydon Bearings

10.11. NSK Ltd.

11. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

Rollix

SKF Group

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Rotek Inc.

ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde GmbH

Silverthin Bearing Group

The Timken Company

NTN Corporation

Liebherr Group

Kaydon Bearings

NSK Ltd.