The global miniature ball bearings market was valued at USD 990.2 Million in 2016, is expected to reach USD 1,770.4 Million by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2017 to 2023. The key factors driving the growth of the miniature ball bearings market include high demand from automotive sector and increasing application among various end-user industries.

Dust over miniature ball bearings type segment was dominating the miniature ball bearings market, in 2016 in terms of value and volume both and is expected to continue its dominance throughout the forecast period. The enhanced properties of dust over miniature ball bearings and its demand in various applications such as automotive and medical are driving the growth of this segment. This segment is expected to grow at a significant rate and register the highest CAGR, over the forecast period. On the basis of application, automotive segment was holding the largest share of miniature ball bearings market in terms of both value and volume, in 2016 and is forecasted to remain the largest market, throughout the forecast period. Household electrical appliances application of miniature ball bearings is anticipated to be the fastest growing application segment of global miniature ball bearings market in terms of both value and volume, during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to increasing spending capacity and improving lifestyle of consumers.

Asia-Pacific was holding the largest market share of miniature ball bearings market, in 2016 and is anticipated to dominate the market, throughout the forecast period. Further, Asia-Pacific’s miniature ball bearings market is anticipated to grow at a significant rate and register the highest CAGR, during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is a hub of manufacturing activities. Major demand of miniature ball bearings comes from gearboxes, pumps, automobiles, industrial and medical sector among others. The miniature bearing business carters to the requirement of replacement market directly linked to automotive and industrial sectors. The increase in infrastructure and the industrialization have led to the growth of Asia-Pacific miniature ball bearings market. North America was holding the second largest share of miniature ball bearings market, in 2016 and is forecasted to sustain its position, throughout the forecast period. North American miniature ball bearings market is driven by the increasing consumption of miniature ball bearings in automobile industry. The demand of luxury and smart vehicles in North America is on the rise. Automobile manufacturers demand for high quality miniature ball bearings for specialized parts. The bearing manufacturers are focusing on securing long term contracts with the automobile companies to establish market in North America.

Some of the leading players in global miniature ball bearings market include Minebea Group, NSK, SKF, Kitanihon Seiki, FAG, Timken, NTN, GRW Bearings, Pacamor Kubar, HUANCHI, Lily Bearings, among others.

CHAPTER 1. Market Scope and Methodology

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Market Segmentation

1.2.1. Market Breakdown, By Type

1.2.2. Market Breakdown, By Application

1.2.3. Market Breakdown, By Region

1.3. Research Methodology

1.4. Executive Summary

CHAPTER 2. Market Outlook

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Value Chain Analysis

2.3. Landscape

2.3.1. Market Share

2.3.2. Opportunities

    2.3.2.1. Growing Robotics and Automation Industry

    2.3.2.2. Rise in Product Miniaturization Across Several Industries

        2.3.3. Trends

    2.3.3.1. Focus on Developing Bearings that can Fit into Limited Space

    2.3.3.2. Increasing Recycling Efforts

       2.3.4. Growth Drivers

   2.3.4.1. High Demand from Automotive Sector

  2.3.4.2. Increasing Application among Various End-User Industries

      2.3.5. Impact Analysis of Drivers on Future Forecast of the Market

     2.3.6. Restraints of the Market

                2.3.6.1. Maintenance and Flexibility Concerns

     2.3.7. Impact Analysis of Restraints on Future Forecast of the Market

CHAPTER 3. Market Entry Strategy

3.1. Regulatory Affairs

3.2. Business Model Analysis

3.3. Competitive Analysis

3.4. Investment Analysis

3.5. Recommendations

CHAPTER 4. Global Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size and Forecast (2013 – 2023)

4.1. Global Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Type

4.1.1. Open Miniature Ball Bearings

4.1.2. Dust Over Miniature Ball Bearings

        4.1.3. Others

4.2. Global Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Application

4.2.1. Small Motors

4.2.2. Information and Telecommunications Equipment

4.2.3. Instrumentation and Semiconductor Equipment

4.2.4. Household Electrical Appliances

   4.2.4.1. Ceiling Fans

   4.2.4.2. Vacuum Cleaners

   4.2.4.3. Clocks and Watches

   4.2.4.4. Others

       4.2.5. Medical

  4.2.5.1. MRI Scanners

  4.2.5.2. Dental Equipments

  4.2.5.3. X-ray

  4.2.5.4. Other medical

      4.2.6. Industrial

 4.2.6.1. Flow-meters

 4.2.6.2. Spindle bearings / dressing spindles

 4.2.6.3. Measuring/analysis equipment

 4.2.6.4. Turbo molecular pumps

 4.2.6.5. Other Industry applications

     4.2.7. Automotive

4.2.7.1. Gearheads

4.2.7.2. Steering System

4.2.7.3. Others

    4.2.8. Machine Tools

    4.2.9. Robotics

    4.2.10. Others

4.3. Global Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Region

4.3.1. North America

4.3.2. Europe

4.3.3. Asia-Pacific

4.3.4. Rest of the World (RoW)

CHAPTER 5. Global Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Geography

5.1. North America Miniature Ball Bearings Market

5.1.1. North America Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Type (Million Units)

5.1.2. North America Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Type (USD Million)

5.1.3. North America Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Application (Million Units)

5.1.4. North America Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Application (USD Million)

5.1.5. North America Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Country

                 5.1.5.1. The U.S.

5.1.5.1.1. U.S. Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

5.1.5.1.2. U.S. Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                 5.1.5.2. Canada

5.1.5.2.1. Canada Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

5.1.5.2.2. Canada Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                5.1.5.3. Mexico

       5.1.5.3.1. Mexico Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

       5.1.5.3.2. Mexico Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

5.2. Europe Miniature Ball Bearings Market

5.2.1. Europe Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Type (Million Units)

5.2.2. Europe Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Type (USD Million)

5.2.3. Europe Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Application (Million Units)

5.2.4. Europe Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Application (USD Million)

5.2.5. Europe Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Country

                   5.2.5.1. The U.K.

  5.2.5.1.1. U.K. Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

  5.2.5.1.2. U.K. Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                  5.2.5.2. Germany

  5.2.5.2.1. Germany Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

  5.2.5.2.2. Germany Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                  5.2.5.3. Spain

 5.2.5.3.1. Spain Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

 5.2.5.3.2. Spain Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                 5.2.5.4. Rest of Europe

 5.2.5.4.1. Rest of Europe Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

 5.2.5.4.2. Rest of Europe Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

5.3. Asia-Pacific Miniature Ball Bearings Market

5.3.1. Asia-Pacific Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Type (Million Units)

5.3.2. Asia-Pacific Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Type (USD Million)

5.3.3. Asia-Pacific Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Application (Million Units)

5.3.4. Asia-Pacific Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Application (USD Million)

5.3.5. Asia-Pacific Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Country

                  5.3.5.1. China

 5.3.5.1.1. China Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

 5.3.5.1.2. China Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                  5.3.5.2. India

 5.3.5.2.1. India Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

 5.3.5.2.2. India Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                 5.3.5.3. Japan

5.3.5.3.1. Japan Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

5.3.5.3.2. Japan Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                5.3.5.4. Australia

5.3.5.4.1. Australia Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

5.3.5.4.2. Australia Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                5.3.5.5. Taiwan

5.3.5.5.1. Taiwan Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

5.3.5.5.2. Taiwan Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                5.3.5.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific

5.3.5.6.1. Rest of The APAC Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

5.3.5.6.2. Rest of The APAC Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

5.4. Rest of the World (RoW) Miniature Ball Bearings Market

5.4.1. Rest of the World (RoW) Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Type (Million Units)

5.4.2. Rest of the World (RoW) Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Type (USD Million)

5.4.3. Rest of the World (RoW) Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Application (Million Units)

5.4.4. Rest of the World (RoW) Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Application (USD Million)

5.4.5. Rest of the World (RoW) Miniature Ball Bearings Market, By Country

                  5.4.5.1. Brazil

 5.4.5.1.1. Brazil Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

 5.4.5.1.2. Brazil Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                 5.4.5.2. South Africa

 5.4.5.2.1. South Africa Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

 5.4.5.2.2. South Africa Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

                 5.4.5.3. Rest of RoW

 5.4.5.3.1. Rest of RoW Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (Million Units)

5.4.5.3.2. Rest of RoW Miniature Ball Bearings Market Size (USD Million)

CHAPTER 6. Competitive Analysis

6.1. Company Market Share Analysis (2016)

6.2. Porters Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers

6.2.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

6.2.3. Threat of New Entrants

6.2.4. Intensity of Rivalry

6.2.5. Threat of Substitutes

CHAPTER 7. Key Players and Strategic Developments

7.1. Minebea Group

7.1.1. Business Overview

7.1.2. Product and Service Offering

7.1.3. Financial Overview

7.1.4. Strategic Developments

7.2. NSK

7.2.1. Business Overview

7.2.2. Product and Service Offering

7.2.3. Financial Overview

7.2.4. Strategic Developments

7.3. SKF

7.3.1. Business Overview

7.3.2. Product and Service Offering

7.3.3. Financial Overview

7.3.4. Strategic Developments

7.4. Kitanihon Seiki

7.4.1. Business Overview

7.4.2. Product and Service Offering

7.4.3. Financial Overview

7.4.4. Strategic Developments

7.5. FAG

7.5.1. Business Overview

7.5.2. Product and Service Offering

7.5.3. Financial Overview

7.5.4. Strategic Developments

7.6. Timken

7.6.1. Business Overview

7.6.2. Product and Service Offering

7.6.3. Financial Overview

7.6.4. Strategic Developments

7.7. NTN

7.7.1. Business Overview

7.7.2. Product and Service Offering

7.7.3. Financial Overview

7.7.4. Strategic Developments

7.8. GRW Bearings

7.8.1. Business Overview

7.8.2. Product and Service Offering

7.8.3. Financial Overview

7.8.4. Strategic Developments

7.9. Pacamor Kubar

7.9.1. Business Overview

7.9.2. Product and Service Offering

7.9.3. Financial Overview

7.9.4. Strategic Developments

7.10. HUANCHI

7.10.1. Business Overview

7.10.2. Product and Service Offering

7.10.3. Financial Overview

7.10.4. Strategic Developments

7.11. Lily Bearings

7.11.1. Business Overview

7.11.2. Product and Service Offering

7.11.3. Financial Overview

7.11.4. Strategic Developments