The evolution of globalization and recent geopolitical and health crises, including the Sino-US trade war, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have exposed supply chain vulnerabilities and disruptions, profoundly impacting global supply chain stability and security. Supply chain risks can impede the seamless progression of supply chains, jeopardizing their ability to meet intended objectives, leading to diminished efficiency and quality, and even culminating in supply chain failure or disintegration. This growing concern has prompted scholars to intensify research on supply chain risk-related issues. While existing literature primarily relies on case analyses or empirical methods, this paper employs bibliometrics as a novel approach to comprehensively and systematically investigate supply chain risk dynamics, elucidating future research directions. Utilizing Citespace analysis software, this study unveils the evolution of supply chain risk research hotspots, shedding light on current and future trends. Citespace has previously proven effective in delineating research hotspots, frontiers, and emerging trajectories in various domains. Through Citespace analysis, this paper visually maps the supply chain risk research landscape, identifying key hotspots and frontiers, thereby offering valuable insights for addressing and mitigating supply chain risk in the future.