Global External Circulation Ball Screw Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global External Circulation Ball Screw market size was valued at US$ 737 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 900 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 2.9% during review period.

A ball screw is a mechanical linear actuator that translates rotational motion to linear motion with little friction. A threaded shaft provides a helical raceway for ball bearings which act as a precision screw. As well as being able to apply or withstand high thrust loads, they can do so with minimum internal friction. They are made to close tolerances and are therefore suitable for use in situations in which high precision is necessary. There are two commonly used circulation methods: outer circulation and inner circulation. The ball that sometimes comes out of contact with the screw during the cycle is called the outer loop.

A Circulation Ball Screw is a mechanical transmission commonly used to convert rotary motion into linear motion, or to transfer torque and force to linear motion. It consists of two parts: ball and screw, and the efficient linear motion transmission is realized by the rolling of the ball between the screw thread and the raceway. The rolling motion of the ball screw can significantly reduce friction loss, thereby improving transmission efficiency and making it more efficient than traditional screw transmission. Due to the rolling motion of the balls, ball screws typically have high accuracy and repeatability for applications requiring precise positioning and control. Ball screws can withstand large loads and are suitable for scenarios where large torque or force needs to be transmitted. The rolling design of the ball screw reduces friction and wear for longer life.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global External Circulation Ball Screw market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global External Circulation Ball Screw market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global External Circulation Ball Screw market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global External Circulation Ball Screw market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global External Circulation Ball Screw market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for External Circulation Ball Screw

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global External Circulation Ball Screw market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include NSK, THK, Schaeffler, Altra Industrial Motion, SKF, Bosch Rexroth, Hiwin, Tsubaki Nakashima, KSS, Kuroda, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

External Circulation Ball Screw market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
End Cap Type
Intubation Type
Spiral Groove Type

Market segment by Application
Semiconductor and LCD Production Equipment
Machine Tools and Injection Molding Machines
Others

Major players covered
NSK
THK
Schaeffler
Altra Industrial Motion
SKF
Bosch Rexroth
Hiwin
Tsubaki Nakashima
KSS
Kuroda
Nidec Sankyo
PMI
ISSOKU
KOYO
Huazhu
Jiangsu Qijian Screw Rod
SBC
Qidong Haosen
TRCD
Hanjiang Machine Tool
Donglai

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe External Circulation Ball Screw product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of External Circulation Ball Screw, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of External Circulation Ball Screw from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the External Circulation Ball Screw competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the External Circulation Ball Screw breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and External Circulation Ball Screw market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of External Circulation Ball Screw.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe External Circulation Ball Screw sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.