The Universal Joint Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The Universal Joint Global Market Report 2025 market has experienced strong growth trends historically. The market size grew from $97.97 billion in 2024 to $104.25 billion in 2025, showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%.
The Universal Joint Global Market is predicted to reach a value of $131.76 billion in 2029, increasing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.0%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Universal Joint Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the universal joint market are:
•Rising vehicle production globally
•Growing demand for heavy-duty vehicles
•Increasing usage of all-wheel-drive systems
•Enhanced focus on vehicle safety and rising automotive exports
The universal joint market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Constant Velocity Joint, Cross-Axis Universal Joint, Ball-Type Universal Joint
2) By Material: Steel, Alloy, Plastic
3) By Sales Channel: Original Equipment Manufacturers, Aftermarket
4) By Application: Passenger Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle, Agricultural Machinery, Industrial Equipment
Subsegments:
1) By Constant Velocity Joint: Fixed Type Constant Velocity Joint, Plunging Type Constant Velocity Joint, Double Offset Constant Velocity Joint, Tripod Constant Velocity Joint
2) By Cross-Axis Universal Joint: Single Cross Joint, Double Cross Joint, Heavy-Duty Cross Joint, Ball-Type Universal Joint
3) By Ball-Type Universal Joint: Single Ball Joint, Double Ball Joint, Specialty Ball-Type Universal Joint
The key trends in the universal joint market are:
•Technological advancements are shaping the future of the universal joint market.
•The introduction and use of advanced materials in universal joints is a growing trend.
•The development and adoption of smart universal joints is an emerging trend.
•The rise of hybrid vehicles and the incorporation of universal joints in them is a new trend.
Major players in the universal joint market are:
• Wanxiang Group Corporation
• Dana Incorporated
• SKF Group
• Hyundai WIA Corporation
• NTN Corporation
• The Timken Company
• Meritor Inc.
• Moog Inc.
• Belden Universal
• Rexnord Corporation
• GKN Automotive Limited
• Neapco Holdings LLC
• Koyo Bearings
• Renold plc
• American Axle & Manufacturing Inc.
• JTEKT Corporation
• Crown Automotive Sales Co. Inc.
• Xiangyang Automobile Bearing Co. Ltd.
• IFA Rotorion Holding GmbH
• Gewes GmbH
• Ruland Manufacturing Co. Inc.
• Altra Industrial Motion Corp.
• Bailey Morris Ltd.
• Heri Automotive Co. Ltd.
• Elbe Group
North America was the largest region in the universal joint market in 2024